Medical Technology Laws MT6313 Lecture Notes

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes for Medical Technology Laws, focusing on key terms and definitions related to the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act and drug testing protocols.

RA 9165

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Declaration of Policy

Protect public health and national security, safeguard youth, strengthen enforcement, balance drug control with legitimate medical use, promote rehabilitation.

Administer

Act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body.

Analyst

Professional who performs the drug testing.

Authorized Specimen Collector

Person authorized to collect specimens securely.

Clandestine Laboratory

Facility used for illegal manufacturing of drugs.

Chain of Custody

Procedure for accounting each specimen handling from collection to disposal.

Dangerous Drugs

Substances that have the potential for abuse and harm.

National Reference Laboratory

Laboratory for environmental and occupational health, toxicology, and micronutrient assay.

Screening Test

Rapid test to establish presumptive positive results.

Confirmatory Test

Analytical test that confirms a screening test result.

Proclamation No. 124

Declares Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week annually in November.

Mandatory Drug Testing

Drug tests required for specific groups such as military and public office candidates.

Random Drug Testing

Unplanned drug tests for students and employees.

Technical Requirements for Licensing

Standards laboratories must meet to obtain a license.

Laboratory Report

Document that includes test results and must be signed by the analyst and head of laboratory.

Validity of the Test Result

A drug certificate's validity is 1 year from issue date.

License to Operate (LTO)

Permission granted to laboratories to operate legally.

Violations

Acts against prescribed legal drug testing and regulations.

Republic Act No. 10586

Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013.

Republic Act No. 10640

Act that strengthens the anti-drug campaign by amending RA 9165.