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The driver uses hearing aids during the whisper test. He is able to hear at 5 feet
on the right and 4 feet on the left.
a. Send the driver for an audiometric test.
b. Disqualify the driver.
c. Certify the driver for 1 year.
d. Certify the driver for 2 years. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Certify the driver for 2
years
The minimal acceptable spirometry values required to certify a driver are -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- FEV1 65%, FVC 60%, FEv1/FVC ratio 65%
A driver presenting to your office marks down that he is taking "nitroglycerin" for
angina and he has been doing so for a few years. Upon questioning he indicates
that he has needed more nitroglycerin recently because his episodes have
become more frequent. Your best course of action is to:
a. Council the driver to increase his dose of medication.
b. Certify the driver for 1 year.
c. Provide a 1-time, 3-month certificate to monitor his condition.
d. Disqualify the driver and refer him to his cardiologist for further evaluation. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Disqualify the driver and refer him to his cardiologist for
further evaluation
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,The longest the medical examiner would certify a driver with a history of Stage 3
hypertension is:
a. 3 months
b. 6 months
c. 12 months
d. 24 months - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 6 months
A driver is taking Wellbutrin to help him stop smoking, He has provided an note
from his PCP stating that he has no SE and confirms that he is taking the
medication for smoking cessation. The ME would - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Certify
the driver for 2 years
During the history, the driver admits to taking Benadryl for seasonal allergies. The
ME should - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Counsel the driver not to take the
medication for 12 hours prior to driving
A driver has a history of a moderate Traumatic Brain Injury that occurred 3 years
ago as a result of a car accident. He reports he has fully recovered and provides a
note from his neurologist stating that he suffered no seizures and that he is able
to return to driving. He does not list any medications in his history. The examiner
should:
a. Disqualify the driver.
b. Require the driver to take a "Folstein's mini mental state exam."
c. Certify the driver for one year.
d. Certify the driver for two years. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Certify the driver for
one year
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,A driver reports a suicide attempt 10 months earlier, following the break-up of his
marriage. He noted seeing a psychiatrist and he takes Citalopram daily and he
reports he feels fine now and is moving on with his life. He provides a release
from his doctor that he may return to work without restrictions. The medical
examiner should:
a. Disqualify the driver.
b. Require a CAGE questionnaire.
c. Certify the driver for 1 year.
d. Certify the driver for 2 years. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Disqualify the driver
1 year waiting period
The driver lists Synthroid for treatment of hypothyroidism. He has been taking it
for about 6 months and feels fine now. His exam is essentially normal. The
examiner's best course of action is to - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Certify the driver
for 2 years
Which of the following is correct regarding the appropriate person to complete
and sign Form MCSA-5870 for a driver who has IDDM? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
The medical provider who manages the driver's diabetes and prescribes insulin
for the driver's diabetes completes the form.
A driver should not be certified when an ABG reveals a PaO2 of less than 65 at
altitudes below - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 5,000 feet
If an individual does not meet the hearing requirements with the use of a hearing
aid and requires a Federal hearing exemption, the examiner should mark on the
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, Medical Evaluation Report Form: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- "Accompanied by a
hearing exemption"
A driver presents for certification 6 weeks after an MI. She presents a note from
her cardiologist clearing her to drive a CMV without restrictions. Echo = LVEF 50%.
EKG = no ischemia. ETT exceeds FMCSA standards. The ME should - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Disqualify the driver
Minimum wait period = 2 months.
A driver presents for certification. He checks "yes" for anxiety, depression,
nervousness, and other mental health problems" for the driver health history
portion of the Medical Examiner Report Form. He clarifies he has depression
which is controlled with medications and ECT. Following ECT, the driver should be
symptom free for how long before being certified. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 6
months
Maintenance or ongoing ECT for depression is not certifiable.
According to FMCSA regulations, which of the following must the medical
examiner evaluate when examining a driver's eyes?
A. Pupil reactivity
B. Iris symmetry
C. Conjunctival injection
D. Corneal thickness - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Pupil reactivity
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The driver uses hearing aids during the whisper test. He is able to hear at 5 feet
on the right and 4 feet on the left.
a. Send the driver for an audiometric test.
b. Disqualify the driver.
c. Certify the driver for 1 year.
d. Certify the driver for 2 years. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Certify the driver for 2
years
The minimal acceptable spirometry values required to certify a driver are -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- FEV1 65%, FVC 60%, FEv1/FVC ratio 65%
A driver presenting to your office marks down that he is taking "nitroglycerin" for
angina and he has been doing so for a few years. Upon questioning he indicates
that he has needed more nitroglycerin recently because his episodes have
become more frequent. Your best course of action is to:
a. Council the driver to increase his dose of medication.
b. Certify the driver for 1 year.
c. Provide a 1-time, 3-month certificate to monitor his condition.
d. Disqualify the driver and refer him to his cardiologist for further evaluation. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Disqualify the driver and refer him to his cardiologist for
further evaluation
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,The longest the medical examiner would certify a driver with a history of Stage 3
hypertension is:
a. 3 months
b. 6 months
c. 12 months
d. 24 months - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 6 months
A driver is taking Wellbutrin to help him stop smoking, He has provided an note
from his PCP stating that he has no SE and confirms that he is taking the
medication for smoking cessation. The ME would - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Certify
the driver for 2 years
During the history, the driver admits to taking Benadryl for seasonal allergies. The
ME should - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Counsel the driver not to take the
medication for 12 hours prior to driving
A driver has a history of a moderate Traumatic Brain Injury that occurred 3 years
ago as a result of a car accident. He reports he has fully recovered and provides a
note from his neurologist stating that he suffered no seizures and that he is able
to return to driving. He does not list any medications in his history. The examiner
should:
a. Disqualify the driver.
b. Require the driver to take a "Folstein's mini mental state exam."
c. Certify the driver for one year.
d. Certify the driver for two years. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Certify the driver for
one year
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,A driver reports a suicide attempt 10 months earlier, following the break-up of his
marriage. He noted seeing a psychiatrist and he takes Citalopram daily and he
reports he feels fine now and is moving on with his life. He provides a release
from his doctor that he may return to work without restrictions. The medical
examiner should:
a. Disqualify the driver.
b. Require a CAGE questionnaire.
c. Certify the driver for 1 year.
d. Certify the driver for 2 years. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Disqualify the driver
1 year waiting period
The driver lists Synthroid for treatment of hypothyroidism. He has been taking it
for about 6 months and feels fine now. His exam is essentially normal. The
examiner's best course of action is to - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Certify the driver
for 2 years
Which of the following is correct regarding the appropriate person to complete
and sign Form MCSA-5870 for a driver who has IDDM? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
The medical provider who manages the driver's diabetes and prescribes insulin
for the driver's diabetes completes the form.
A driver should not be certified when an ABG reveals a PaO2 of less than 65 at
altitudes below - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 5,000 feet
If an individual does not meet the hearing requirements with the use of a hearing
aid and requires a Federal hearing exemption, the examiner should mark on the
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, Medical Evaluation Report Form: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- "Accompanied by a
hearing exemption"
A driver presents for certification 6 weeks after an MI. She presents a note from
her cardiologist clearing her to drive a CMV without restrictions. Echo = LVEF 50%.
EKG = no ischemia. ETT exceeds FMCSA standards. The ME should - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Disqualify the driver
Minimum wait period = 2 months.
A driver presents for certification. He checks "yes" for anxiety, depression,
nervousness, and other mental health problems" for the driver health history
portion of the Medical Examiner Report Form. He clarifies he has depression
which is controlled with medications and ECT. Following ECT, the driver should be
symptom free for how long before being certified. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 6
months
Maintenance or ongoing ECT for depression is not certifiable.
According to FMCSA regulations, which of the following must the medical
examiner evaluate when examining a driver's eyes?
A. Pupil reactivity
B. Iris symmetry
C. Conjunctival injection
D. Corneal thickness - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Pupil reactivity
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