Unit 6: RA 9165 - General Info about RA 9165 + RA 10586 (Part 2) Flashcards

1
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Also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002

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RA 9165

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2
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When was RA 9165 implemented

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June 7, 2002

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3
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RA 9165 repeals what Republic Act?

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RA 6425 (Dangerous Drug Act of 1972)

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4
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What is RA 6425?

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What is RA 6425?
Dangerous Drug Act of 1972

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5
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When was RA 6425 implemented?

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March 30, 1972

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6
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RA 9165 was amended by what Republic Act?

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RA 10640

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7
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When was RA 10640 implemented?

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July 15, 2014

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8
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What Section is referred to below:

It is the policy of the State to safeguard the integrity of its territory and the well-being of its citizenry particularly the youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental well-being, and to defend the same against acts or omissions detrimental to their development and preservation.

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Section 2 (Declaration of Policy)

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8
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What was the drug-related government program implemented under the presidency of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte?

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Oplan Tokhang

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9
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Act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body of any person, with or without his/her knowledge, by injection, inhalation, ingestion or other means, or of committing any act of indispensable assistance to a person in administering a dangerous drug to himself/herself unless administered by a duly licensed practitioner for purposes of medication.

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Administer

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10
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Who is the only one who can administer drugs for purpose of medication?

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duly licensed practitioner

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11
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What are the bad effects of dangerous drugs? (5)

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○ Addiction
○ Physical manifestations
○ Hallucinations
○ Paranoia
○ Motor coordination damage

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12
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Refers to the professional who performs the drug testing.

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Analyst

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13
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Who are the certified drug analysts? (4)

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○ Medical Technologist
○ Chemist
○ Chemical Engineer
○ Pharmacist

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14
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The person who is authorized to collect specimen from the client to secure and prevent alteration of Urine specimen.

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Authorized Specimen Collector

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15
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Any facility used for the illegal manufacture of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemicals.

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Clandestine Laboratory

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16
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The procedure to account for each specimen by tracking the handling and storage from point of collection to final disposal. This procedure requires that the applicant’s identity is confirmed and that a chain of custody form that is used from the time of collection to receipt by the laboratory.

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Chain of Custody

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17
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Chain of Custody requires: (2)

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  1. Applicant’s identity is confirmed
  2. Chain of Custody form
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18
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Other parameters in drug testing include testing for what illegal drugs? (3)

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  1. Opium
  2. Ecstacy
  3. Cocaine
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18
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The form used to document the procedures from the time of collection until receipt by the laboratory.

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Chain of Custody Form

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19
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There are hundreds of Dangerous drugs, but the most important and the most common tested in screening laboratory are… (2)

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  1. Methamphetamine (Shabu)
  2. Tetrahydrocannabinol (Marijuana)
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20
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This is also known as Shabu.

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Methamphetamine

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21
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This is also known as Marijuana.

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Tetrahydrocannabinol

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22
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This is also known as the “poor man’s drug.”

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Shabu

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23
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Agency that will remain focus on remaining a drug-free community supporting the former president’s campaign against illegal drugs

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Dangerous Drugs Board

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24
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What is the National Reference Laboratory for Drug Testing?

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East Avenue Medical Center

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25
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National Reference Laboratory for environmental and Occupational Health, Toxicology and Micronutrient assay

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East Avenue Medical Center

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26
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A rapid test performed to establish potential/presumptive positive result

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Screening Test

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27
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True or False: A Screening Test is used to establish very certain results.

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False

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28
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True or False: The Screening Test is a quantitative test.

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False (Qualitative)

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29
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If a Screening Test reveals a positive result, what is done to the sample?

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Confirmatory Test

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30
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An analytical test using a device, tool or equipment with a different chemical or physical principle that is more specific which will validate and confirm the result of the screening test.

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Confirmatory Test

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31
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Refers to the body fluid that is collected from a person

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Specimen

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32
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What is the most commonly collected specimen for drug testing?

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Urine

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33
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What are the 5 steps in drug testing?

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  1. Sign Consent Form.
  2. Collect specimen
  3. Label the Specimen
  4. Screening Test
  5. Confirmatory Test (if positive)
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34
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True or False: An individual may collect urine specimen in their own homes or cubicles. Observation is not necessary because it is an invasion of privacy.

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False

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35
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True or False: In collecting urine, patient must be asked to wash his or her hands before the collection.

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True

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36
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A positive result in the Screening Test is shown through…

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Two lines

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37
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A negative result in the Screening Test is shown through…

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38
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Who does the confirmatory testing?

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National Reference Laboratory

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39
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What are the classification of drug testing laboratory according to Institutional Character?

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Institution-based
Free Standing

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40
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What are the classification of drug testing laboratory according to Ownership?

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Government
Private

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41
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What are the classification of drug testing laboratory according to Service Capability?

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Screening Laboratory
Confirmatory Laboratory

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42
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Who are involved in Mandatory Drug Testing? (5)

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● Applicants for Firearms License
● Officers and members of the military, police and other law enforcements
● Candidates for Public Office
● Persons charged before the prosecutor’s office with criminal charge offense having an impossible penalty of imprisonment of not less than 6 years and 1 day
● Persons apprehended for the violations of this act

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43
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Who are invWho are involved in the Random Drug Testing?olved in the Random Drug Testing?

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● Students of Secondary or Tertiary schools
● Officers and employee of public and private and private offices whether domestic or overseas

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44
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What are the technical requirements for Licensing? (5)

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  1. Physical Plant
  2. Headship of the Laboratory
  3. Personnel
  4. Laboratory Equipment
  5. Application Service Provider
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45
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A screening laboratory must be at least ______ sqm in floor area.

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20 sqm

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46
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Physical Plant involves what types of laboratory? (2)

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Screening Laboratory
Confirmatory Laboratory

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47
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A confirmatory laboratory must be at least ______ sqm in floor area.

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60 sqm

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48
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The work area in a screening laboratory must be at least ______________ with exhaust fan, sink, storage cabinet, and a refrigerator.

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10 sqm

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49
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The clinical work area in a confirmatory laboratory must have at least __________ with exhaust fan, sink, stock room and instrumentation room.

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30 sqm

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50
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True or False: A laboratory of whatever category shall have within its premises an area which can receive or accommodate at least 10 clients at a time.

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False

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51
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A laboratory of whatever category shall have within its premises an area which can receive or accommodate how many clients at a time?

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at least 5

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52
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True or False: The physical plant must have a hand washing facility, toilet facility, and a stall for the collection of the specimen.

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True

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53
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Who must be the head of the laboratory?

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A licensed Physician certified in Clinical Pathology by the Philippine Board of Pathology

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54
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Who should be the head of the laboratory if a pathologist is not available?

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a licensed physician with training in Clinical Laboratory Management

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55
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In the headship of a laboratory, a chemist must have at least a _________’s degree and _____ years of experience in analytical chemistry.

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Master’s Degree; 2

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56
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Who are the required personnel in a Screening Laboratory?

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full time MedTech, Chemical Engineer, Chemist, or Pharmacist with training in screening procedures for dangerous

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57
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Who are the required personnel in a Confirmatory Laboratory?

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full time Medical Technologist, Chemist, Pharmacist and Chemical Engineer who has completed an extensive appropriate training in chromatography, spectroscopy; must pass proficiency test

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58
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The personnel in a Confirmatory Laboratory must have an extensive appropriate training in what fields? (2)

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Chromatogrophy
Spectroscopy

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59
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What is the necessary laboratory equipment in a Screening Laboratory?

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Kit

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60
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What is the necessary laboratory equipment in a Confirmatory Laboratory?

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Basic Equipment; Qualitative and Quantitative Examination

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61
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This technical requirement states that the Laboratory shall have access to an Application Service Provider approved by the DOH for the authentication of results.

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Application Service Provider

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62
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What organization is responsible for accrediting drug testing centers and physicians?

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DOH

63
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They license and accredit drug testing centers and the physicians who shall conduct the drug dependency exam and after care.

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DOH

64
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They control regulations, licensing and accreditation division.

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DOH

64
Q

Who is responsible for appointing technical and other personnel for effective implementation of the RA 9165 law?

A

DOH

65
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They establish, operate and maintain drug testing centers in government hospitals

A

DOH

66
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They appoint qualified and duly trained technical and other personnel.

A

DOH

67
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What are the technical requirements for accreditation? (8)

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  1. Records
  2. Security
  3. Chain of Custody
  4. Storage of Lab Reports and Specimens
  5. Urine Specimen Collection, Handling, and Disposal
  6. Equipment and Instruments
  7. Laboratory Report
  8. Proficiency Testing
68
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True or False: The laboratory shall maintain a record of all of its personnel for it to be accredited.

A

True

69
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What technical requirement for accreditation is described below:

The laboratory shall have measures to control access to the premises to ensure that only authorized personnel handle or have access to specimens or gain access to the lab.

A

Security

70
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The records for accreditation must include what documents to establish the competence of an employee? (6

A
  • resume
  • training and experience
  • certification
  • PRC license
  • incident report (if any)
  • other information
71
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What are the minimum required information on the Chain of Custody?

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○ Information identifying the specimen
○ Date and time of the specimen
○ Name of the testing laboratory
○ Name of the signatures of all individuals who had custody of the samples during the collection process.

72
Q

How long can specimens be stored if the sample is negative?

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5 days

73
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Report pertaining to specimens for laboratory report shall be kept by the testing laboratory for a minimum period of ______ year/s as determined by DOH.

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1 year

74
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How long can specimens be stored if the sample is positive but not confirmed?

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15 days

75
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How long can specimens be stored if the there is a question, issue or challenge about the sample?

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1 year

76
Q

True or False: The Laboratory shall follow the DOH prescribed guidelines in the collection, handling and disposal of specimens.

A

True

77
Q

What must be observed during urine specimen collection, handling, and disposal?

A

Universal Precautions

78
Q

What is the color of the bin for infectious wastes such as gauze pad contaminated with urine specimen?

A

Yellow

79
Q

What is the color of the bin for biodegradable waste such as food and paper?

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Green

80
Q

What is the color of the bin for non-biodegradable wastes such as plastics and office supply wastes?

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Black

81
Q

What are the necessary equipment in a Confirmatory Laboratory? (6)

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○ Weighing scale
○ Glassware used in testing (beaker, Erlenmeyer flask, pipettes)
○ Automatic pipettes
○ Chromatographs
○ Spectrometer/Mass Spectrometer
○ Biological Safety Cabinet

82
Q

Who must be the signatories of a laboratory report? (2)

A

Analyst and Head of Laboratory

83
Q

What are the possible results in a laboratory report?

A

POSITIVE
NEGATIVE

84
Q

For Confirmatory, the test result shall report… (2)

A

Analyte
Concentration

85
Q

How many copies of the lab report must be produced?

A

2

86
Q

Who should receive a copy of the laboratory report? (2)

A

1 for the client
1 for DOH (including the wrapper of the drug testing kit)

87
Q

True or False: When forwarding a result to DOH, the drug testing kit wrapper must be included.

A

True

88
Q

What technical requirement for accreditation is described below:

NRL shall conduct a continuing assessment of proficiency of the Screening and Confirmatory Laboratory and its personnel

A

Proficiency Testing

89
Q

Who shall conduct a continuing assessment of proficiency of the Screening and Confirmatory Laboratory and its personnel?

A

NRL

90
Q

How can a laboratory renew their license?

A

Pass test

91
Q

Failure to pass the proficiency testing shall be given ____________, failure to pass the second one shall result in __________________.

A

another chance; revocation of its license and accreditation

92
Q

In proficiency testing, the results must sent back to NRL within _____________ after the results.

A

3 weeks

93
Q

Drug Results Interpretation:

If three lines are present, the patient is _________________.

A

“negative” in the use of shabu and marijuana

94
Q

Drug Results Interpretation:

If two lines are present, this means that the patient is __________________.

A

positive “either” to shabu or marijuana

95
Q

Drug Results Interpretation:

If control line only appeared, this means that the patient is

A

positive for “both” shabu and marijuana

96
Q

A drug certificate is valid for _________ from the date of issue, which may also be used for other purpose.

A

1 year

97
Q

What is the allowable service fee for free-standing hospitals?

A

P300

98
Q

What is the allowable service fee for public hospitals?

A

P250

98
Q

What is the allowable service fee for private hospitals?

A

P300

99
Q

What must be submitted to DOH via BHFS before certificate of accreditation and license to operate is given? (7)

A

○ License to Operate
○ Copy of DOH license to operate
○ Documentation of CCF
○ Quality Control Program (Screening Laboratory)
○ Certification for Quality Control Standard System by a DOH recognized certifying body (Confirmatory Laboratory)
○ Proficiency Testing Result
○ Procedure Testing Manual

100
Q

What must be submitted to DOH via BHFS before license to operate is given? (7)

A
  1. BHFS application form
  2. Mayor’s Permit
  3. 1 set of floor plan
  4. List of personnel, list of credentials, health certificate
  5. List of Equipment
  6. Contract of License (if facility is rented)
101
Q

What are the content of license to operate? (5)

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● Name of the owner
● Head of the Laboratory
● Procedures and Specialty
● Validity Report
● Signature of the Bureau or CHD Director

102
Q

How long is the validity of LTO for Screening Laboratory?

A

1 year

102
Q

How long is the validity of LTO for Confirmatory Laboratory?

A

2 years

103
Q

Renewal of LTO/COA shall be filled ___________________ before the expiration of license and not within the day of the deadline

A

90 days or 3 months

104
Q

What are the necessary documents for the renewal of COA?

A

○ Current license to Operate
○ Current Certification for Quality Standard System (Confirmatory Laboratory)

104
Q

What are the necessary documents for renewal of LTO? (5)

A

○ Application for renewal
○ Notarized List of Personnel
○ List of Equipments
○ Current Certificate of Accreditation
○ Current Mayor’s Permit

105
Q

True or False: The bureau or the CHD may conduct a visit on the site (Laboratory) announced for monitoring. This shall be documented the overall quality of the laboratory setting.

A

False (unannounced)

106
Q

True or False: License/accreditation shall be granted in accordance with the prescribed requirement of the DOH.

A

True

107
Q

True or False: A license/accreditation that is not renewed on the expiry date shall be considered lapsed and will be cancelled.

A

True

108
Q

True or False: Any changes in management name or ownership, floor plan, reliever, equipment, etc do not need to be reported to the DOH via BHFS if it is just a small change or an insignificant one.

A

False

109
Q

Where must the license or accreditation be placed in the laboratory?

A

Area seen by the client

110
Q

What are the grounds for violation? (6)

A

● Issuance of fraudulent result
● Failure to protect the confidentiality of a drug test result
● Failure to participate in a proficiency testing
● Failure to refer a positive result to a confirmatory laboratory.
● Refusal to CHD to inspect their laboratory
● Any act which is contrary to the accepted clinical laboratory practice.

111
Q

What is the penalty for issuance of false or fraudulent drug test results? (fine)

A

P100,000 to P500,000

111
Q

What is the penalty for issuance of false or fraudulent drug test results? (Imprisonment)

A

6 years and 1 day to 12 years

111
Q

Any person authorized, licensed or accredited who issues false or fraudulent drug test results knowingly, willfully, or through gross negligence

A

Issuance of False or Fraudulent Drug Test Results

112
Q

True or False: The penalty for issuance of false or fraudulent drug test results is imprisonment or fine.

A

False (AND)

112
Q

What may be the additional penalties for issuance of false or fraudulent drug test results? (aside from fine and imprisonment)

A

Revocation of license to practice
Closure of drug testing center

112
Q

Revocation is ______________, while Suspension is ___________________.

A

Permanent; Temporary

112
Q

Suspension or Revocation of LTO/COA is based on __________________.

A

inspection of any complaint

112
Q

Who was the Speaker of the House of Representatives when RA 9165 was implemented?

A

Jose De Venecia Jr.

112
Q

Any person apprehended or arrested for violating the provisions of this act shall be subjected to screening laboratory examination within how many hours?

A

24 hours

112
Q

What is the test for confirmatory known as the Gold Standard?

A

Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

112
Q

If any violation is done (under section 17) _________________________ shall be done. And should not be more than _________ days.

A

preventive suspension; 60 days

112
Q

What is the test for confirmatory known as the Platinum Standard?

A

Liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry

112
Q

If found to be positive, the results of the screening laboratory exam shall be challenged within ________ days after the receipt of the result through a confirmatory test in any accredited laboratory.

A

15

112
Q

Who was the President of the Senate when RA 9165 was implemented?

A

Franklin M. Drilon

112
Q

How many sections does RA 9165 have?

A

102 sections

113
Q

Who is the secretary of health when RA 9165 was implemented?

A

Manuel M. Dayrit

113
Q

Who is the president of the Philippines when RA 9165 was implemented?

A

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

113
Q

What is RA 10586?

A

Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013

113
Q

These Rules shall cover all acts of driving and/or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and/or dangerous drugs and similar substances.

A

RA 10586 (Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013)

113
Q

True or False: A driver of a motor vehicle involved in a vehicular accident resulting in the loss of human life or physical injuries shall be subjected to on site field sobriety test and ABA testing, whenever practicable, and, thereafter chemical tests, including a drug screening test and, if necessary, a drug confirmatory test as mandated under Republic Act No. 10586.

A

False

(mandated under RA 9165)

113
Q

True or False: The LTO shall conduct random terminal inspections and quick random drug tests of public utility drivers.

A

True

114
Q

An act to further strengthen the anti-drug campaign of the government, amending for the purpose section 21 of Republic Act no. 9165, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.″

A

RA 10640

115
Q

RA 10640 is an act to further strengthen the anti-drug campaign of the government, amending for the purpose section ______ of Republic Act no. 9165, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.″

A

21

116
Q

RA 10640 is an act which is a consolidation of House Bill ___________ and Senate Bill No. 2273 ___________ was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on June 9, 2014.

A

House Bill 2285; Senate Bill No. 2273

116
Q

When was RA 10640 approved?

A

July 15, 2014

117
Q

Who was the Senate President when RA 10640 was implemented?

A

Franklin Drilon

117
Q

Who was the Speaker of the House of Representatives when RA 10640 was implemented?

A

Feliciano Belmonte Jr.

117
Q

Who was the Secretary of the Senate when RA 10640 was implemented?

A

Oscar G. Yabes

118
Q

Who was the Secretary General House of Representatives when RA 10640 was implemented?

A

Marilyn B. Barua-Yap

119
Q

Who was the President of the Philippines when RA 10640 was implemented?

A

Benigno S. Aquino III

120
Q

Who shall be required to sign the copies of the inventory and be given a copy thereof: Provided, That the physical inventory and photograph shall be conducted at the place where the search warrant is served; or at the nearest police station or at the nearest office of the apprehending officer/team, whichever is practicable, in case of warrantless seizures: Provided, finally, That noncompliance of these requirements under justifiable grounds, as long as the integrity and the evidentiary value of the seized items are properly preserved by the apprehending officer/team, shall not render void and invalid such seizures and custody over said items?

A

representative of the National Prosecution Service

121
Q

A certification of the forensic laboratory examination results, which shall be done by the forensic laboratory examiner, shall be issued __________________.

A

immediately

122
Q

To effectively implement the provisions of Section _____, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) shall issue the necessary guidelines on the IRR for the purpose in consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and relevant sectors to curb increasing drug cases.

A

21

123
Q

True or False: In any case, the chain of custody of the seized/confiscated items received from the apprehending officer/team, and examined in the forensic or crime laboratory shall be observed.

A

True

124
Q

True or False: To expedite the immediate disposition and destruction of seized/confiscated plant sources of dangerous drugs at the eradication site, the seizing officer or forensic chemist shall get and preserve their representative samples, after their seizure and confiscation, and perform field or screening test at the site, as far as practicable. The release of the certification or chemistry report shall be after the confirmatory test of the samples examined.

A

True

125
Q

What is used for the Screening Test as indicated by RA 9165?

A

Rapid Diagnostic Test Kit (Immunochromatography/ ELISA etc.)

125
Q

What is the significance of RA 9165?

A

To strengthen the security of the nation from harmful effects of drug dependence

125
Q

What are the possible specimen as indicated by RA 9165? (4)

A

Urine
Blood
Hair Shaft
Other Body Fluids

126
Q

What is used for the Confirmatory Test as indicated by RA 9165?

A

Gas chromatography/Mass spectrophotometry

126
Q

What is the drug information system or database as indicated by RA 9165?

A

Integrated Drug Test Operation and Management Information System (IDTOMIS)

127
Q

Who are the candidates for mandatory drug testing? (4)

A

● Applicants for driver’s license
● Applicants for firearm’s license and for permit to carry Firearms Officers and members of the military, police, and other law enforcement agencies
● All persons charged with a criminal offense (with a possible penalty of imprisonment not less than six years and one day)
● All candidates for public office

128
Q

What are the dangerous drugs? (7)

A
  1. Opium
  2. Morphine
  3. Heroin
  4. Cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride
  5. Methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu”
  6. Marijuana/ resin/ oil
  7. Any of the following, but not limited to:
    ● methylenedioxymethamphetami ne (MDMA) or “ecstasy,”
    ● paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA),
    ● trimethoxyamphetamine (TMA),
    ● lysergic acid diethylamine (LSD),
    ● gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB),
    ● and those similarly designed drugs (and their derivatives) without having any therapeutic value