Question 1

________ are analytical screening methods that have a low cost and a rapid turnaround time.

Accepted Answer

Immunoassays

Question 2

A very specific analytical method for drug detection and measurement is ________ or mass spectrometry.

Accepted Answer

gas chromatography

Question 3

A sensory examination of a urine specimen for drug testing should include:

Accepted Answer

A)   adding bluing to the specimen
B)   checking the color and odor of the specimen
C)   taking the specific gravity
D)   splitting the specimen B

Question 4

When driving your personal vehicle, the legal limit in all 50 states for blood alcohol content (BAC) is:

Accepted Answer

A)   0.01%
B)   0.04%
C)   0.08%
D)   0.80%

Question 5

A decedent is a person who is ________, expired, or dead.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A decedent is a person who is...

Question 6

Ibuprofen is an example of an OTC medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

EPO enhances athletic performance by:

Accepted Answer

A)   making the athlete more alert
B)   increasing oxygen-carrying capacity and endurance
C)   building muscle mass
D)   giving a sense of well-being and optimism

Question 8

If testing a urine specimen for drugs, when should the temperature of the specimen be taken?

Accepted Answer

A)   no longer than 30 seconds after the donor provides the specimen
B)   within 1 minute after the donor provides the specimen
C)   within 4 minutes after the donor provides the specimen
D)   exactly 10 minutes after the donor provides the specimen

Question 9

The chain of custody means:

Accepted Answer

A)   the specimen is tracked at every step
B)   that a special plastic chain is attached to the specimen
C)   that only law enforcement personnel can transport the specimen
D)   there is no legal guardian for a child

Question 10

Alcohol is an illicit drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which federal agency requires antidrug programs for the aviation, highway, railroad, mass transit, hazardous materials transport, and maritime industries?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Joint Commission
B)   Department of Homeland Security
C)   DOT
D)   NCI

Question 12

A device for screening BAC whereby the subject breathes into a mouthpiece is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)   hemolyzer
B)   manometer
C)   triptometer
D)   breathalyzer

Question 13

A tamper-evident seal on a container means that it is:

Accepted Answer

A)   a puncture-proof container
B)   a biohazard container
C)   likely to sound an alarm when the container is opened
D)   one that will indicate if the container has been opened

Question 14

Anabolic steroids are banned for student-athletes by the NCAA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following has an effect on the ability to detect drugs in an individual?

Accepted Answer

A)   metabolic rate, dosage, and testing cutoffs
B)   whether or not the individual wants to be tested
C)   smoking cigarettes
D)   how much coffee the individual drinks

Question 16

One way commonly used to assess sobriety is:

Accepted Answer

A)   having the police officer state the laws and testing the driver for comprehension
B)   having the police officer check the suspicious vehicle inside and out
C)   asking the driver to walk a straight line, heel to toe
D)   asking the driver to remove their shoes, then skip in a line

Question 17

It is acceptable for a person being tested for a urine drug screen to bring a backpack when collecting the specimen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Medications that can be purchased legally without a prescription are considered:

Accepted Answer

A)   illicit
B)   toxic
C)   over the counter
D)   top-shelf meds

Question 19

You are a supervisor responsible for a team of phlebotomists in a busy county hospital. Describe reasons why an employee drug testing program may be helpful to you as a supervisor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are a supervisor responsible for a...

Question 20

Crime laboratories are involved in:

Accepted Answer

A)   analyzing trace evidence at a crime scene
B)   routine laboratory screening
C)   federal workplace drug programs
D)   DNA testing exclusively

Exam 17: Drug Use, Forensic Toxicology, Workplace Testing, Sports Medicine, and Related Areas

________ are analytical screening methods that have a low cost and a rapid turnaround time.

A very specific analytical method for drug detection and measurement is ________ or mass spectrometry.

A sensory examination of a urine specimen for drug testing should include:

When driving your personal vehicle, the legal limit in all 50 states for blood alcohol content (BAC) is:

A decedent is a person who is ________, expired, or dead.

Ibuprofen is an example of an OTC medication.

EPO enhances athletic performance by:

If testing a urine specimen for drugs, when should the temperature of the specimen be taken?

The chain of custody means:

Alcohol is an illicit drug.

Which federal agency requires antidrug programs for the aviation, highway, railroad, mass transit, hazardous materials transport, and maritime industries?

A device for screening BAC whereby the subject breathes into a mouthpiece is called a:

A tamper-evident seal on a container means that it is:

Anabolic steroids are banned for student-athletes by the NCAA.

Which of the following has an effect on the ability to detect drugs in an individual?

One way commonly used to assess sobriety is:

It is acceptable for a person being tested for a urine drug screen to bring a backpack when collecting the specimen.

Medications that can be purchased legally without a prescription are considered:

You are a supervisor responsible for a team of phlebotomists in a busy county hospital. Describe reasons why an employee drug testing program may be helpful to you as a supervisor.

Crime laboratories are involved in: