Parole Officer Training Academy (POTA) 6 Core Competencies Practice Test

Which action follows the initial drug testing step to verify substances used by the client?

Sign out of UA/Swab container and label with client's name and SID

Confirm if client used any prescribed or over the counter medication or alcohol

Confirming whether the client used any prescribed medications, over-the-counter drugs, or alcohol is the step that follows the initial drug test to verify substances. This check helps interpret the test results accurately—prescriptions and some OTC meds or even recent alcohol use can affect results or explain unexpected findings. It supports fair, informed decision-making about supervision and treatment, and it helps distinguish legitimate use from noncompliance. The other options are procedural or administrative tasks related to collection or documentation, or involve reviewing forms not directly about verifying substances used.

Preparation - For UA cup-collection, client must be properly instructed to wash hands, roll up sleeves and place primary and secondary clothing to the floor

Review PSV-35 with the client