A 30 year old driver presents for a biennial recertification. the driver notes in his hx he's had
3 episodes of BPV 6 months ago but has been asymptomatic since. he provides a letter from
his neurologist stating he is cleared to work w/o restrictions. exam is negative with no abnor-
malities. how long may he be qualified
a.disqualified due to not waiting the recommended period
b.qualified up to 2 years
c.refer to tilt table test
d.refer for CT of brain - ANSWER B
use of muscle relaxants such as skelaxin, soma, or flexeril is disqualifying - ANSWER false
drivers diagnosed with the following motor neuron disease are disqualified per FMSCA
a. ALS
b. peripheral neuropathy
c. fibromyalgia
d. myofascial pain syndrome - ANSWER A
according to the FMCSA, the driver requiring insulin may be certified for a max of
a. 12 months
b. 6 months
c. disqualified
d. two years - ANSWER A
a driver who has an ICD can be certified for what period of time when he or she has clear-
ance from a cardiologist
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,a.6 months
b.1 year
c. 2 years
d. disqualified - ANSWER D
to pass the vision exam, a visual acuity of .... corrected or uncorrected is required in each
and both eyes
a. 20/50
b 20/40
c 20/60
d 20/100 - ANSWER B
what eye conditions must you ask the driver about and if indicated request a specialist?
a. retinopathy
b. cataracts
c.aphakia
d. glaucoma
e. all of the above - ANSWER E
a driver with monocular vision may apply for a federal vision exemption if they are otherwise
medically qualified - ANSWER true
examiner can only certify a driver with corrective lenses for up to 1 year per FMSCA - AN-
SWER false
driver is required to have a peripheral vision of at least ... in the horizontal meridian of each
eye
a. 50
b.60
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, c.90
d.70 - ANSWER D
which of the following providers may not certify vision results
a. medical examiner
b. ophthalmologist
c.optometrist
d.neurologist
e. all may certify - ANSWER D
when corrective lenses are used to meet qualifications, the corrective lenses must be used
while driving - ANSWER true
the driver must be able to identify which colors in order to be medically fit?
a. red
b.purple
c.orange
d.blue
e.brown - ANSWER A
medical examiners have discretion when applying the vision standard to determine if a
driver can be physically qualified
a. true
b.false
c. depends on factors - ANSWER C
which of the following otic disease are automatically disqualifying?
a. otitis media
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3 episodes of BPV 6 months ago but has been asymptomatic since. he provides a letter from
his neurologist stating he is cleared to work w/o restrictions. exam is negative with no abnor-
malities. how long may he be qualified
a.disqualified due to not waiting the recommended period
b.qualified up to 2 years
c.refer to tilt table test
d.refer for CT of brain - ANSWER B
use of muscle relaxants such as skelaxin, soma, or flexeril is disqualifying - ANSWER false
drivers diagnosed with the following motor neuron disease are disqualified per FMSCA
a. ALS
b. peripheral neuropathy
c. fibromyalgia
d. myofascial pain syndrome - ANSWER A
according to the FMCSA, the driver requiring insulin may be certified for a max of
a. 12 months
b. 6 months
c. disqualified
d. two years - ANSWER A
a driver who has an ICD can be certified for what period of time when he or she has clear-
ance from a cardiologist
1
,a.6 months
b.1 year
c. 2 years
d. disqualified - ANSWER D
to pass the vision exam, a visual acuity of .... corrected or uncorrected is required in each
and both eyes
a. 20/50
b 20/40
c 20/60
d 20/100 - ANSWER B
what eye conditions must you ask the driver about and if indicated request a specialist?
a. retinopathy
b. cataracts
c.aphakia
d. glaucoma
e. all of the above - ANSWER E
a driver with monocular vision may apply for a federal vision exemption if they are otherwise
medically qualified - ANSWER true
examiner can only certify a driver with corrective lenses for up to 1 year per FMSCA - AN-
SWER false
driver is required to have a peripheral vision of at least ... in the horizontal meridian of each
eye
a. 50
b.60
2
, c.90
d.70 - ANSWER D
which of the following providers may not certify vision results
a. medical examiner
b. ophthalmologist
c.optometrist
d.neurologist
e. all may certify - ANSWER D
when corrective lenses are used to meet qualifications, the corrective lenses must be used
while driving - ANSWER true
the driver must be able to identify which colors in order to be medically fit?
a. red
b.purple
c.orange
d.blue
e.brown - ANSWER A
medical examiners have discretion when applying the vision standard to determine if a
driver can be physically qualified
a. true
b.false
c. depends on factors - ANSWER C
which of the following otic disease are automatically disqualifying?
a. otitis media
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