RA 9165 - DRUGS ACT

What is RA 9165 known for?

A. Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act

B. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

C. National Health Insurance Act

D. Clean Air Act

B. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

What is RA 6425 known as?

A. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

B. Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003

C. Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972

D. Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Act

C. Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972

What does the chain of custody for drug testing ensure?

A. Confidentiality of test results

B. Accurate testing methods

C. Specimen tracking from collection, handling, processing, storage, and disposal

D. Immediate disposal of specimens after testing

C. Specimen tracking from collection, handling, processing, storage, and disposal

What is the purpose of a confirmatory test in drug testing?

A. To use the same chemical or physical principle as the screening test

B. To validate and confirm the result of the screening test using a device or method with a different chemical or physical principle

C. To immediately report the screening test results without further analysis

D. To replace the need for a screening test entirely

B. To validate and confirm the result of the screening test using a device or method with a different chemical or physical principle

What is a clandestine laboratory?

A. A legal facility for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals

B. A research lab for academic studies

C. A facility used for the illegal manufacture of dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals

D. A laboratory for environmental testing

C. A facility used for the illegal manufacture of dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals

According to the WHO definition, what constitutes drug dependence?

A. A temporary increase in drug use due to stress

B. A cluster of physiological, behavioral, and cognitive phenomena with a strong desire or compulsion to take the substance, and difficulties in controlling substance use

C. Occasional recreational use of psychoactive drugs without adverse effects

D. A single instance of difficulty in stopping drug use

B. A cluster of physiological, behavioral, and cognitive phenomena with a strong desire or compulsion to take the substance, and difficulties in controlling substance use

What is a drug syndicate?

A. An individual who abuses drugs alone

B. A group of individuals who casually use drugs together

C. An organized group of two or more persons joining together with the intention of committing offenses prescribed under the act

D. A legal organization for drug research

C. An organized group of two or more persons joining together with the intention of committing offenses prescribed under the act

What does the term "Cannabis" or "Marijuana" include?

A. Only the plant Cannabis sativa

B. Every kind, class, genus, or species of Cannabis sativa L., including variants like cannabis americana, hashish, bhang, guaza, churrus, and ganjab

C. Only hashish and ganjab

D. Only the leaves and flowers of the Cannabis sativa plant

B. Every kind, class, genus, or species of Cannabis sativa L., including variants like cannabis americana, hashish, bhang, guaza, churrus, and ganjab

What does the term "Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)" or "Ecstasy" refer to?

A. Only the pure form of MDMA

B. The drug with its chemical compositions, including any of its isomers or derivatives in any form

C. Only the isomers of MDMA

D. The drug in its natural plant form

B. The drug with its chemical compositions, including any of its isomers or derivatives in any form

What does the term "Opium" refer to?

A. The dried leaves of the opium poppy plant

B. The seeds of the opium poppy plant

C. The coagulated juice of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum L.)

D. The flowers of the opium poppy plant

C. The coagulated juice of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum L.)

What does the term "opium poppy" refer to?

A. Only the seeds of Papaver somniferum L.

B. Any part of the plant of Papaver somniferum L.

C. Only the flowers of Papaver somniferum L.

D. Only the roots of Papaver setigerum DC

B. Any part of the plant of Papaver somniferum L.

What does PDEA stand for?

A. Philippine Drug Education Agency

B. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

C. Philippine Drug Examination Agency

D. Philippine Department of Environmental Affairs

B. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

What is the term used for a person who sells, trades, administers, dispenses, delivers, or gives away drugs to another, or distributes them on any terms whatsoever?

A. Dealer

B. Supplier

C. Pusher

D. Trafficker

C. Pusher

What is the purpose of a screening test in drug testing?

A. To establish a definitive diagnosis of drug dependence

B. To provide a rapid test to establish a potential or presumptive positive result

C. To confirm a negative result with high accuracy

D. To assess the effectiveness of treatment

B. To provide a rapid test to establish a potential or presumptive positive result

If the sale, trading, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution, or transportation of any dangerous drug or controlled precursor and essential chemical occurs within what distance from a school, the maximum penalty shall be imposed?

A. 50 meters

B. 100 meters

C. 150 meters

D. 200 meters

B. 100 meters

What does IDTOMIS refer to?

A. A government agency that regulates drug testing

B. A software used for tracking dangerous drugs

C. A third-party entity that manages and distributes software-based services and solutions

D. A company that manufactures drug-testing kits

C. A third-party entity that manages and distributes software-based services and solutions

What does IDTOMIS stand for?

A. Integrated Drug Testing Operations Monitoring Information System

B. International Drug Testing Operations Management Information System

C. Integrated Drug Testing Operations Management Information System

D. Internal Drug Testing Operations Management Information System

C. Integrated Drug Testing Operations Management Information System

Which of the following individuals are required to undergo mandatory drug testing?

A. Applicants for firearms license

B. Officers and members of the military and police

C. Candidates for public office

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Who is subject to random drug testing?

A. Officers and employees of public and private offices

B. Students of tertiary and secondary schools

C. Both A and B

D. Only public office employees

C. Both A and B

What are the basic requirements for a screening laboratory for drugs?

A. 30 sqm floor area, sink, and no exhaust fan

B. 20 sqm floor area, 10 sqm work area, exhaust fan, sink, and storage cabinet

C. 15 sqm floor area, exhaust fan, and storage cabinet

D. 20 sqm floor area, sink, but no storage cabinet required

B. 20 sqm floor area, 10 sqm work area, exhaust fan, sink, and storage cabinet

What are the basic requirements for a confirmatory laboratory for drugs?

A. 40 sqm floor area and 20 sqm work area

B. 50 sqm floor area and 25 sqm work area

C. 60 sqm floor area and 30 sqm work area

D. 70 sqm floor area and 35 sqm work area

C. 60 sqm floor area and 30 sqm work area

Who can serve as the head of a screening laboratory for drugs?

I. Pathologist ONLY

II. Physician with certification in Clinical Lab Management Training (DOH)

III. Chemist, MT Pharmacist

IV. Chemical Engineer

A. I AND II

B. AOTA

C. NOTA

D. II, III, AND IV

D. II, III, AND IV

Who can serve as the head of a confirmatory laboratory for drugs?

I. Pathologists with 2 years experience in toxicology

II. Pathologists with 1 year experience in toxicology

III. Licensed chemist with master's degree

IV. 2 or more years active experience in Analytical Chemistry

A. I, II, III, IV

B. I, III, IV

C. III, IV

D. NOTA

B. I, III, IV

Which personnel can work in a confirmatory drug laboratory, given they have training in chromatography and spectroscopy?

A. Only a full-time chemist

B. Full-time chemist, medical technologist, pharmacist, or chemical engineer

C. Any person with a degree in chemistry

D. Only a chemical engineer

B. Full-time chemist, medical technologist, pharmacist, or chemical engineer

What is the primary analytical method used in confirmatory drug testing laboratories?

A. Immunoassay

B. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

C. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

D. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

C. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

The following are used for screening drugs, EXCEPT

I. Immunoassay

II. HPLC-MS

III. TLC

IV. GC-MS

A. II AND III

B. AOTA

C. NOTA

D. II AND IV

D. II AND IV

What is the primary metabolite of marijuana?

A. THC

B. CBD

C. CBN

D. THCA

A. THC

What is the primary metabolite of cocaine?

A. Cocaethylene

B. Norcocaine

C. Benzoylecgonine

D. Ecgonine

Benzoylecgonine

For how long is the validity of drug test results reports?

A. 6 months from the date of issue

B. 1 year from the date of issue

C. 2 years from the date of issue

D. 5 years from the date of issue

B. 1 year from the date of issue

In reporting the results of a drug screening test, what are the possible outcomes?

A. Positive or Inconclusive

B. Negative or Positive

C. Positive or Negative

D. Negative or Uncertain

B. Negative or Positive

In the confirmatory testing of drug results, what details are included in the report?

A. Only the presence or absence of the drug

B. Presence or absence of the drug or metabolite, plus the concentration

C. Only the concentration of the drug

D. Presence or absence of the drug or metabolite, without concentration

B. Presence or absence of the drug or metabolite, plus the concentration

Which is not suitable for drug testing

I. Blood

II. Sputum

III. Sweat

IV. Hair

A. I ONLY

B. I, II, III

C. II ONLY

D. NOTA

C. II ONLY (BUSSH - Blood, Urine, Sweat, Saliva, Hair)

Which type of specimen is typically submitted for drug testing to detect acute exposure?

A. Sweat

B. Saliva

C. Hair

D. Urine

D. Urine (Blood also included)

Which type of specimen is typically submitted for drug testing to detect chronic exposure?

A. Urine

B. Blood

C. Saliva

D. Hair

D. Hair

What is the validity period for urine collection for drug testing?

A. 15 minutes to 30 minutes

B. 30 minutes to 1 hour

C. 1 hour to 2 hours

D. 2 hours to 4 hours

B. 30 minutes to 1 hour

Which is not a characteristic of URINE as a specimen for drug testing

I. least expensive, most popular

II. noninvasive and convenient

III. able to detect drug use within the week

IV. Hardest to collect

A. All 4 statements

B. Only 3 statements

C. Only 2 statements

D. Only 1 statement

D. Only 1 statement (IV. Hardest to collect - it must be easiest to collect)

Arnel submitted a URINE specimen for Drug Testing, The following results, can or maybe subjected as to why the specimen was rejected. Which of the following criteria was included

I. Temperature: 39C

II. SG: 1.000

III. Creatinine: 25 mg/dL

A. I, II, III

B. II AND III

C. I AND II

D. II AND III

C. I AND II

(Temperature it must be within 32.5-37.7, SG must be within 1.0003-1.025, Creatinine must be greater than 20 mg/dL)

What is a characteristic of using saliva as a specimen for drug testing?

A. Long detection time

B. Short detection time

C. High cost

D. Requires complex processing

B. Short detection time

Which specimen type is described as the most expensive method, least common, yet the most accurate with a short detection time?

A. Urine

B. Saliva

C. Hair

D. Blood

D. Blood

Which specimen type involves wearing a patch for 1-2 weeks and can detect drug use over an extended period of time?

A. Urine

B. Saliva

C. Hair

D. Sweat

D. Sweat

Which specimen type is described as expensive and tedious, twice as sensitive as a urine test, but does not detect recent use?

A. Blood

B. Hair

C. Saliva

D. Sweat

B. Hair

For urine collection in drug testing, what is the standard procedure for container usage?

A. Collected in a glass bottle, narrow mouth, 100 mL

B. Collected in a polyethylene bottle, wide mouth, 60 mL in a single container or 30 mL in 2 separate containers

C. Collected in a polyethylene bottle, short mouth, 60 mL in a single container or 30 mL in 2 separate containers

D. Collected in a metal can, 70 mL

B. Collected in a polyethylene bottle, wide mouth, 60 mL in a single container or 30 mL in 2 separate containers

For saliva collection in drug testing, what is the standard procedure for container usage?

A. Collected in a glass bottle, 50 mL

B. Collected in a polyethylene bottle, 30 mL

C. Collected in a plastic bag, 20 mL

D. Collected in a metal can, 40 mL

B. Collected in a polyethylene bottle, 30 mL

For saliva collection in drug testing, what is the standard division of the specimen?

A. 3 mL divided into 2 mL for primary and 1 mL for challenge

B. 2 mL divided into 1.5 mL for primary and 0.5 mL for challenge

C. 5 mL divided into 4 mL for primary and 1 mL for challenge

D. 1 mL divided into 0.75 mL for primary and 0.25 mL for challenge

B. 2 mL divided into 1.5 mL for primary and 0.5 mL for challenge

For blood collection in drug testing, what is the standard procedure for container usage?

A. Collected in a plastic bag, 5 mL

B. Collected in a plain test tube, 10 mL

C. Collected in an anticoagulated test tube, 10 mL

D. Collected in a metal can, 20 mL

B. Collected in a plain test tube, 10 mL

What is the minimum quantity of blood specimen required for drug testing, and what is the collection condition?

A. 2 mL with anticoagulant

B. 5 mL without anticoagulant

C. 10 mL with anticoagulant

D. 5 mL with anticoagulant

B. 5 mL without anticoagulant

For the collection of tissue specimens in drug testing, what type of container is used?

A. Glass jar with a lid

B. Metal can with a screw top

C. Screw-capped plastic container

D. Paper envelope

C. Screw-capped plastic container

For hair collection in drug testing, what type of container is used?

A. Glass jar with a screw cap

B. Self-sealed transparent plastic container

C. Metal can with a secure lid

D. Paper envelope with adhesive

B. Self-sealed transparent plastic container

What is the minimum quantity of hair specimen required for drug testing, and what is the equivalent measurement?

A. 50 mg of hair (or equivalent strands of 0.5 cm above the scalp)

B. 100 mg of hair (or equivalent strands of 1 cm above the scalp)

C. 150 mg of hair (or equivalent strands of 1.5 cm above the scalp)

D. 200 mg of hair (or equivalent strands of 2 cm above the scalp)

B. 100 mg of hair (or equivalent strands of 1 cm above the scalp)

For sweat collection in drug testing, what type of product is used?

A. Glass vial

B. Self-sealed plastic container

C. FDA-approved sweat patch

D. Metal can

C. FDA-approved sweat patch

Which metabolites are commonly detected in drug testing in the Philippines?

A. Heroin and Cocaine

B. Methamphetamine (Shabu) and Marijuana

C. Methamphetamine (Shabu) and Cocaine

D. Prescription opioids and Benzodiazepines

B. Methamphetamine (Shabu) and Marijuana

Which drugs are included in a standard 5-panel drug test in the USA?

A. Cocaine (COC), THC (Marijuana), Opiates (OPI), Amphetamines (AMP), Phencyclidine (PCP)

B. Cocaine (COC), Heroin, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, MDMA

C. Methamphetamine, Oxycodone, Barbiturates, Buprenorphine, Synthetic Cannabinoids

D. Methadone, PCP, MDMA, Fentanyl, LSD

A. Cocaine (COC), THC (Marijuana), Opiates (OPI), Amphetamines (AMP), Phencyclidine (PCP)

Under RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002), which quantity of the following substances is considered a dangerous drug?

A. 5 grams or more of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine, or marijuana resin

B. 10 grams or more of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine, or marijuana resin

C. 15 grams or more of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine, or marijuana resin

D. 20 grams or more of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine, or marijuana resin

B. 10 grams or more of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine, or marijuana

Under RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002), which quantities of the following substances are considered as dangerous drugs?

A. 50 grams or more of shabu, or 500 grams or more of marijuana

B. 25 grams or more of shabu, or 250 grams or more of marijuana

C. 100 grams or more of shabu, or 1 kilogram or more of marijuana

D. 10 grams or more of shabu, or 100 grams or more of marijuana

A. 50 grams or more of shabu, or 500 grams or more of marijuana