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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: - correct
answers ✅Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written
clearance for the depression and
the medication from the treating provider.
The following statements are true concerning hearing requirements of
commercial drivers
EXCEPT:
a. Hearing aids may not be worn during the forcedwhisper test.
b. Either the forced whisper or audiometry tests may be performedfirst.
c. The forced whisper test is passed if one ear perceives the forced whisper
at 5 feet.
d. Administration of both tests is only necessary if the first test is failed. -
correct answers ✅Hearing aids may not be worn during the forcedwhisper
test.
A driver with a history of diabetes, who is taking Metformin, provides a note
from his
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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 certify the driver for how long? - correct answers ✅Certify the
driver for 1 year.
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
thiscase is: - correct answers ✅Do not certify until the condition has been
corrected surgically.
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? - correct answers ✅Disqualify the driver.
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A driver with an Abnormal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) can be certified: - correct
answers ✅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.
Which of the following is false concerning additional information the driver
is to provide for any "yes"
responses on the history section of the examination form? - correct answers
✅Must list only prescription medications, not vitamins or 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. What
would you do? - correct answers ✅a. Disqualify and refer to his PMD or
cardiologist for further evaluation
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Which 3 cardiac condition is disqualifying? - correct answers ✅HOCM
Torsades
Brugada syndrome
You must review and discuss with the driver any "yes" answers to include
any illness or injury in
the last how many years. - correct answers ✅years
A driver was discharged from the hospital 10 weeks ago, after an MI. He is
asymptomatic and has a
note from the cardiologist that he had a satisfactory in office ETT the week
prior to your examination
and that he may drive. His pre-discharge ECHO shows an EF of 45%. His
examination is normal.
What is the max certification period? - correct answers ✅1 year
Concerning the medical certificate, can you give a copy to the current or
prospective employer? - correct answers ✅No they must get it from the
driver
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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: - correct
answers ✅Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written
clearance for the depression and
the medication from the treating provider.
The following statements are true concerning hearing requirements of
commercial drivers
EXCEPT:
a. Hearing aids may not be worn during the forcedwhisper test.
b. Either the forced whisper or audiometry tests may be performedfirst.
c. The forced whisper test is passed if one ear perceives the forced whisper
at 5 feet.
d. Administration of both tests is only necessary if the first test is failed. -
correct answers ✅Hearing aids may not be worn during the forcedwhisper
test.
A driver with a history of diabetes, who is taking Metformin, provides a note
from his
,DOT exam emedhome (Questions and Answers Solved)
Latest Update 2023
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 certify the driver for how long? - correct answers ✅Certify the
driver for 1 year.
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
thiscase is: - correct answers ✅Do not certify until the condition has been
corrected surgically.
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? - correct answers ✅Disqualify the driver.
,DOT exam emedhome (Questions and Answers Solved)
Latest Update 2023
A driver with an Abnormal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) can be certified: - correct
answers ✅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.
Which of the following is false concerning additional information the driver
is to provide for any "yes"
responses on the history section of the examination form? - correct answers
✅Must list only prescription medications, not vitamins or 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. What
would you do? - correct answers ✅a. Disqualify and refer to his PMD or
cardiologist for further evaluation
, DOT exam emedhome (Questions and Answers Solved)
Latest Update 2023
Which 3 cardiac condition is disqualifying? - correct answers ✅HOCM
Torsades
Brugada syndrome
You must review and discuss with the driver any "yes" answers to include
any illness or injury in
the last how many years. - correct answers ✅years
A driver was discharged from the hospital 10 weeks ago, after an MI. He is
asymptomatic and has a
note from the cardiologist that he had a satisfactory in office ETT the week
prior to your examination
and that he may drive. His pre-discharge ECHO shows an EF of 45%. His
examination is normal.
What is the max certification period? - correct answers ✅1 year
Concerning the medical certificate, can you give a copy to the current or
prospective employer? - correct answers ✅No they must get it from the
driver
