Sweat Patch Certification Exam

Before taking the PharmChek® Drugs of Abuse Patch exam you should first view the videos on applying and removing the sweat patch and carefully read the Training Manual. All the information necessary to answer the exam questions is contained in this material. You must answer at least 22 out of 25 questions correctly to receive a passing score. Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate via email. Please be sure to accurately complete your contact information at the end of the exam so we can send your certificate.

Sweat Patch Certification Exam

After the application area is cleaned with alcohol, how long should the area dry?*
- One half hour
- 60 - 90 seconds
- 10 seconds
Which portion of the PharmCheck® patch does one return to the laboratory (CRL) for analysis?*
- The entire patch
- The outside polyurethane film that has the number on it
- The white cellulose - absorbent pad only
A PharmChek® patch is compromised if...*
- The edges are curled
- The outside polyurethane film on the patch is dirty
- The adhesive seal around the cellulose - absorbent pad is no longer intact
The PharmChek® patch can be used to test for...*
- Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines/Methamphetamines, PCP, Marijuana
- Alcohol
- Cocaine, Barbiturates and Inhalants
If you place the PharmChek patch on the upper, outer arm, why should the muscles be flexed?*
- It makes the Donor look stronger
- The patch will rip in two if the person flexes his muscles late
- The donor can develop a "mechanical injury" or skin eruptions while wearing the patch on un-stretched skin
When should a Donor not wear a PharmChek patch?*
- When he doesn't want to
- When his skin is scratched, "broken out" or has acne present
- When he would rather have a urine test because he took drugs
When sending in the PharmChek patch chain-of-custody form, which copy is returned to the laboratory (CRL)?*
- The top copy
- The bottom copy
- The middle or the second copy
Why does the Trained Observer use single-use disposable tweezers and plastic disposable gloves when removing the cellulose - absorbent pad from the PharmChek patch?*
- So the Donor won't catch any germs from the Observer
- So the Observer won't catch any germs from the Donor
- So the Donor can't say that drugs found on the patch got there because the Observer touched the cellulose - absorbent pad with his hands
If the donor is excessively "hairy" and the PharmCheck patch can't be applied in any of the approved application areas, you should...*
- Shave the hair from the area
- Place the PharmChek patch on the soles of the feet
- Have the Donor provide a sample for a urine drug test instead
Why doesn't the Donor completely remove the PharmChek patch himself during the PharmChek patch removal process?*
- Because the Observer would have nothing to do
- Because the Donor could drop the PharmChek patch on the floor or desk and compromise the patch
- Because the Observer might have drugs on his/her hands
If a Donor has an allergic reaction to the PharmChek patch it usually will:*
- Appear several days after the patch has been applied
- Appear as a red, itching area around and under the patch very soon after application
- It is impossible to have an allergic reaction to the patch
What is the most common problem that can occur using the PharmChek patch?*
- Most people are too "hairy" to wear the patch
- The patch does not stick properly because the Donor's skin has not been cleaned properly of dirt, oil, and dead skin cells.
- Allergic reaction
If a Donor does have a severe adverse reaction to the PharmChek patch, call PharmChem within:*
- 24 hours
- 7 Days
- A calendar year
If the cellulose - absorbent pad from a patch is received at the laboratory (CRL) and the specimen bag does not have a security seal on it, the laboratory personnel will...*
- Test the sample
- Return it to you
- Will not be able to test the sample
A specimen will be "No Tested" if...*
- The cellulose - absorbent pad inside the specimen bag looks dirty
- If the Trained Observer does not sign the "Certification at Patch Removal" on the chain-of-custody form
- If you send in the second copy of the chain-of-custody instead of the first copy
The PharmChek patch is usually able to detect more people who take cocaine and amphetamines/methamphetamines than urine testing because*
- It is only used on cocaine or amphetamines/methamphetamine addicts
- The PharmChek patch has a longer "Window of Detection"
- Cocaine and amphetamines/methamphetamines only show up in sweat, not urine
Will "flushing" or drinking a lot of water after taking drugs keep you from having a positive drug result with a PharmChek Patch?*
- No
- Yes
If a person has a tatoo on the area where you want the PharmChek patch...*
- Do not put the patch on at all
- If the tattoo is in the shape of a dragon, put the tattoo on the upper, outer arm of the dragon
- Put the patch over the lightest portion of the tattoo
When preparing the area of the body for patch application...*
- Slap the patch on and hope it sticks
- Thoroughly clean the area with a minimum of two alcohol pads, aggressively rubbing to remove the dirt, oil & dead skin cells
- Let the donor clean his own arm
What are the reasons the patch would "just fall off"?*
- The donor took a shower
- The donor went swimming
- The donor got tired of wearing the patch and took it off
How do we know that a positive Cocaine or Amphetamine/Methamphetamine result is not caused by passive contamination from the environment?*
- The laboratory (CRL) will not issue a positive cocaine or amphetamine/methamphetamine result without detecting the drug metabolite at or above
- The molecular structure of the polyurethane film will only permit molecules the size of water vapor to pass in and out. Drug molecules are much larger.
- The donor was never in the company of a drug user
Is it possible to have a positive sweat patch result and a negative urine result?*
- Yes
- No
Has the PharmChek Sweat Patch been accepted by the Courts?
- Yes, there have been many court cases, both at the Federal and local level in which the results of the Sweat Patch have been challenged and successfully defended
- No, The Patch has never been challenged in a court of law
What methodology is used to confirm a presumptive positive Sweat Patch?*
- LC/MS/MS (liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry)
- GC/MS (gas chromatography/mass spectrometry)
- A presumptive positive patch is not confirmed
If a positive patch result is reported...*
- It is not possible to know when the drug use took place
- The drug use may have taken place six months before the patch was applied
- The drug use took place between 24-48 hours before the patch was applied or during the wear period up to 24 hours before removal, or both - however, it is not possible to determine precisely when the drug use occured.
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