Unit 6: RA 9165 - General Info about RA 9165 + RA 10586 (Part 2) Flashcards
Also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
RA 9165
When was RA 9165 implemented
June 7, 2002
RA 9165 repeals what Republic Act?
RA 6425 (Dangerous Drug Act of 1972)
What is RA 6425?
What is RA 6425?
Dangerous Drug Act of 1972
When was RA 6425 implemented?
March 30, 1972
RA 9165 was amended by what Republic Act?
RA 10640
When was RA 10640 implemented?
July 15, 2014
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.
Section 2 (Declaration of Policy)
What was the drug-related government program implemented under the presidency of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte?
Oplan Tokhang
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.
Administer
Who is the only one who can administer drugs for purpose of medication?
duly licensed practitioner
What are the bad effects of dangerous drugs? (5)
○ Addiction
○ Physical manifestations
○ Hallucinations
○ Paranoia
○ Motor coordination damage
Refers to the professional who performs the drug testing.
Analyst
Who are the certified drug analysts? (4)
○ Medical Technologist
○ Chemist
○ Chemical Engineer
○ Pharmacist
The person who is authorized to collect specimen from the client to secure and prevent alteration of Urine specimen.
Authorized Specimen Collector
Any facility used for the illegal manufacture of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemicals.
Clandestine Laboratory
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.
Chain of Custody
Chain of Custody requires: (2)
- Applicant’s identity is confirmed
- Chain of Custody form
Other parameters in drug testing include testing for what illegal drugs? (3)
- Opium
- Ecstacy
- Cocaine
The form used to document the procedures from the time of collection until receipt by the laboratory.
Chain of Custody Form
There are hundreds of Dangerous drugs, but the most important and the most common tested in screening laboratory are… (2)
- Methamphetamine (Shabu)
- Tetrahydrocannabinol (Marijuana)
This is also known as Shabu.
Methamphetamine
This is also known as Marijuana.
Tetrahydrocannabinol
This is also known as the “poor man’s drug.”
Shabu
Agency that will remain focus on remaining a drug-free community supporting the former president’s campaign against illegal drugs
Dangerous Drugs Board
What is the National Reference Laboratory for Drug Testing?
East Avenue Medical Center
National Reference Laboratory for environmental and Occupational Health, Toxicology and Micronutrient assay
East Avenue Medical Center
A rapid test performed to establish potential/presumptive positive result
Screening Test
True or False: A Screening Test is used to establish very certain results.
False
True or False: The Screening Test is a quantitative test.
False (Qualitative)
If a Screening Test reveals a positive result, what is done to the sample?
Confirmatory Test
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.
Confirmatory Test
Refers to the body fluid that is collected from a person
Specimen
What is the most commonly collected specimen for drug testing?
Urine
What are the 5 steps in drug testing?
- Sign Consent Form.
- Collect specimen
- Label the Specimen
- Screening Test
- Confirmatory Test (if positive)
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.
False
True or False: In collecting urine, patient must be asked to wash his or her hands before the collection.
True
A positive result in the Screening Test is shown through…
Two lines
A negative result in the Screening Test is shown through…
Who does the confirmatory testing?
National Reference Laboratory
What are the classification of drug testing laboratory according to Institutional Character?
Institution-based
Free Standing
What are the classification of drug testing laboratory according to Ownership?
Government
Private
What are the classification of drug testing laboratory according to Service Capability?
Screening Laboratory
Confirmatory Laboratory
Who are involved in Mandatory Drug Testing? (5)
● 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
Who are invWho are involved in the Random Drug Testing?olved in the Random Drug Testing?
● Students of Secondary or Tertiary schools
● Officers and employee of public and private and private offices whether domestic or overseas
What are the technical requirements for Licensing? (5)
- Physical Plant
- Headship of the Laboratory
- Personnel
- Laboratory Equipment
- Application Service Provider
A screening laboratory must be at least ______ sqm in floor area.
20 sqm
Physical Plant involves what types of laboratory? (2)
Screening Laboratory
Confirmatory Laboratory
A confirmatory laboratory must be at least ______ sqm in floor area.
60 sqm
The work area in a screening laboratory must be at least ______________ with exhaust fan, sink, storage cabinet, and a refrigerator.
10 sqm
The clinical work area in a confirmatory laboratory must have at least __________ with exhaust fan, sink, stock room and instrumentation room.
30 sqm
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.
False
A laboratory of whatever category shall have within its premises an area which can receive or accommodate how many clients at a time?
at least 5
True or False: The physical plant must have a hand washing facility, toilet facility, and a stall for the collection of the specimen.
True
Who must be the head of the laboratory?
A licensed Physician certified in Clinical Pathology by the Philippine Board of Pathology
Who should be the head of the laboratory if a pathologist is not available?
a licensed physician with training in Clinical Laboratory Management
In the headship of a laboratory, a chemist must have at least a _________’s degree and _____ years of experience in analytical chemistry.
Master’s Degree; 2
Who are the required personnel in a Screening Laboratory?
full time MedTech, Chemical Engineer, Chemist, or Pharmacist with training in screening procedures for dangerous
Who are the required personnel in a Confirmatory Laboratory?
full time Medical Technologist, Chemist, Pharmacist and Chemical Engineer who has completed an extensive appropriate training in chromatography, spectroscopy; must pass proficiency test
The personnel in a Confirmatory Laboratory must have an extensive appropriate training in what fields? (2)
Chromatogrophy
Spectroscopy
What is the necessary laboratory equipment in a Screening Laboratory?
Kit
What is the necessary laboratory equipment in a Confirmatory Laboratory?
Basic Equipment; Qualitative and Quantitative Examination
This technical requirement states that the Laboratory shall have access to an Application Service Provider approved by the DOH for the authentication of results.
Application Service Provider