Drug and Alcohol Testing Flashcards
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Which federal agency sets the standards for drug testing used at MEPS?
Answer: SAMHSA
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) sets the mandatory guidelines for federal workplace drug testing programs, including MEPS.
If an applicant admits to recent marijuana use during the MEPS medical interview, what is the most likely outcome?
Answer: The applicant may be deferred pending a clean drug test
Honest disclosure of recent use combined with a negative urine test may allow processing to continue after a deferral period, though waivers may still be required.
Which substance, if detected at MEPS, is categorized as a Schedule I controlled substance with zero tolerance in the military?
Answer: THC (marijuana metabolite)
THC is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, and any confirmed positive result disqualifies an applicant without waiver eligibility in most cases.
What is the chain of custody in MEPS drug testing designed to prevent?
Answer: Tampering, mislabeling, or substitution of urine samples
Chain of custody procedures ensure each sample is properly identified, sealed, and tracked from collection to result, preventing tampering or substitution.
An applicant tests positive for amphetamines at MEPS. They claim a valid prescription for Adderall. What happens next?
Answer: The MRO contacts the applicant to verify the prescription before reporting results
A Medical Review Officer (MRO) contacts the donor to allow them to provide documentation of a legitimate prescription before a result is reported as positive.
Which of the following behaviors during urine sample collection at MEPS is considered a refusal to test?
Answer: Being unable to provide a sample within three hours
If an applicant cannot produce a sufficient sample within three hours after adequate hydration attempts, it is documented as a refusal, which disqualifies the applicant.
How does MEPS typically handle an applicant who has a confirmed positive test result for cocaine?
Answer: Disqualification, though a waiver may be considered after one year
A confirmed cocaine positive results in disqualification, but applicants may apply for a waiver after demonstrating a drug-free period, typically around one year.