NRCME exam 65 Questions With
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A driver is taking Celexa for the treatment of what he calls a "mild
depression". He reports he has not considered or attempted suicide. The
examiner should do what? - Answer Temporarily disqualify the driver until
he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from
the treating provider.
Can hearing aids be worn during the forced whisper test? - Answer NO
A driver with a history of diabetes, who is taking Metformin, provides a
note from his primary care provider that lists his A1c level as 10. His
exam is essentially normal including laboratory analysis, except he is
very overweight. The medical examiner should: - Answer
A driver has had his second spontaneous pneumothorax on the same side
3 months ago. There has been no surgical intervention. The FVC is 68%.
The correct determination in this case is: - Answer Do not certify until the
condition has been corrected surgically.
A driver with a history of diabetes, who is taking Metformin, provides a
note from his primary care provider that lists his A1c level as 10. His
exam is essentially normal including laboratory analysis, except he is
very overweight. The medical examiner should: - Answer certify for 1
year
The driver reports a suicide attempt 6 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? - Answer
disqualify the driver
A driver with an Abnormal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) can be certified: -
Answer For 1 year if between 4 and 5 cm, asymptomatic, with a
recommendation from a cardiovascular specialist who understands the
functions and demands of commercial driving.
If a driver responds yes to the history section of the exam form, what
details must he include? - Answer 1. date of onset
2. diagnosis
3. PCP contact
info 4. any
limitations
5. medications including prescription, OTC and herbal supplements
Upon examination of a 46 year-old male smoker, you detect an
irregularly irregular heart rhythm. The rate is 140 bpm. This is unknown
to the driver and he denies any symptoms of lightheadedness, shortness
of breath, dizziness, palpitations, nor any cardiac history. You would: -
Answer Disqualify and refer to his PMD or cardiologist for further
, evaluation.
Complete Verified Correct Answers by
Expert Tutor
2023/2024!!
A driver is taking Celexa for the treatment of what he calls a "mild
depression". He reports he has not considered or attempted suicide. The
examiner should do what? - Answer Temporarily disqualify the driver until
he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from
the treating provider.
Can hearing aids be worn during the forced whisper test? - Answer NO
A driver with a history of diabetes, who is taking Metformin, provides a
note from his primary care provider that lists his A1c level as 10. His
exam is essentially normal including laboratory analysis, except he is
very overweight. The medical examiner should: - Answer
A driver has had his second spontaneous pneumothorax on the same side
3 months ago. There has been no surgical intervention. The FVC is 68%.
The correct determination in this case is: - Answer Do not certify until the
condition has been corrected surgically.
A driver with a history of diabetes, who is taking Metformin, provides a
note from his primary care provider that lists his A1c level as 10. His
exam is essentially normal including laboratory analysis, except he is
very overweight. The medical examiner should: - Answer certify for 1
year
The driver reports a suicide attempt 6 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? - Answer
disqualify the driver
A driver with an Abnormal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) can be certified: -
Answer For 1 year if between 4 and 5 cm, asymptomatic, with a
recommendation from a cardiovascular specialist who understands the
functions and demands of commercial driving.
If a driver responds yes to the history section of the exam form, what
details must he include? - Answer 1. date of onset
2. diagnosis
3. PCP contact
info 4. any
limitations
5. medications including prescription, OTC and herbal supplements
Upon examination of a 46 year-old male smoker, you detect an
irregularly irregular heart rhythm. The rate is 140 bpm. This is unknown
to the driver and he denies any symptoms of lightheadedness, shortness
of breath, dizziness, palpitations, nor any cardiac history. You would: -
Answer Disqualify and refer to his PMD or cardiologist for further
, evaluation.
