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[Show more]vision requirements - 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes 
 
peripheral vision - 70 degrees 
 
Federal exemption for monocular vision: can certify for how long? - 1 year 
 
hearing requirements - whisper at not less than 5 feet better ear, or average hearing loss no greater than 40 dB at ...
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Add to cartvision requirements - 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes 
 
peripheral vision - 70 degrees 
 
Federal exemption for monocular vision: can certify for how long? - 1 year 
 
hearing requirements - whisper at not less than 5 feet better ear, or average hearing loss no greater than 40 dB at ...
FMCSA Mission Statement - To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses 
 
Medical Examiner - Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test 
 
FMCSA ...
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Add to cartFMCSA Mission Statement - To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses 
 
Medical Examiner - Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test 
 
FMCSA ...
Which of the following is a requirement for drivers with a diabetes exemption? 
A) Possess a rapidly absorbable form of glucose while driving 
B) Self—monitor blood glucose one hour before driving and at least once every 2 hours while driving 
C) Plan to submit blood glucose monitoring logs every ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is a requirement for drivers with a diabetes exemption? 
A) Possess a rapidly absorbable form of glucose while driving 
B) Self—monitor blood glucose one hour before driving and at least once every 2 hours while driving 
C) Plan to submit blood glucose monitoring logs every ...
1. An unrestricted Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Medical Certificate must be renewed: 
 
A. Annually 
B. Every Two Years 
C. Every Four Years 
D. Whenever the State Issued Driver's License is renewed - B. Every two years 
 
2 years is the max for a healthy person 
 
2. A driver presents with h...
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Add to cart1. An unrestricted Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Medical Certificate must be renewed: 
 
A. Annually 
B. Every Two Years 
C. Every Four Years 
D. Whenever the State Issued Driver's License is renewed - B. Every two years 
 
2 years is the max for a healthy person 
 
2. A driver presents with h...
What are regulations? - Laws that must be followed 
 
What are disqualifying medical conditions? - Epilepsy 
monocular vision 
hearing loss 
 
What are guidelines? - Recommendation to follow but can have raptor ale for variation 
 
FMCSA medical program responsibilities include: 
Oversee t...
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Add to cartWhat are regulations? - Laws that must be followed 
 
What are disqualifying medical conditions? - Epilepsy 
monocular vision 
hearing loss 
 
What are guidelines? - Recommendation to follow but can have raptor ale for variation 
 
FMCSA medical program responsibilities include: 
Oversee t...
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 Response: 
A. Pupil reactivity 
 
Incorrect Responses: 
B. Iris symmetry 
Th...
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Add to cartAccording 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 Response: 
A. Pupil reactivity 
 
Incorrect Responses: 
B. Iris symmetry 
Th...
Driver's Information - Name, address, telephone numbers 
Social Security, DOB, Age, Sex 
Driver License Number, License Class, State of Issue 
New Certification, Recertification, Follow-Up 
 
Required Components of all Exams - Vision 
Hearing 
Blood Pressure/Pulse 
UA 
 
Who Can Sign in the E...
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Add to cartDriver's Information - Name, address, telephone numbers 
Social Security, DOB, Age, Sex 
Driver License Number, License Class, State of Issue 
New Certification, Recertification, Follow-Up 
 
Required Components of all Exams - Vision 
Hearing 
Blood Pressure/Pulse 
UA 
 
Who Can Sign in the E...
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? - Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from the treating pr...
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Add to cartA 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? - Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from the treating pr...
What is the purpose of FMCSA? - Focused on reducing crashes 
 
What is the purpose of the Office of Medical Programs? - Promulgation and implementation of medical regulations that ensure that commercial drivers are physically qualified. 
 
Who is responsible for the nation registry program? - ...
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Add to cartWhat is the purpose of FMCSA? - Focused on reducing crashes 
 
What is the purpose of the Office of Medical Programs? - Promulgation and implementation of medical regulations that ensure that commercial drivers are physically qualified. 
 
Who is responsible for the nation registry program? - ...
What minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a chronic respiratory disorder? 
a.70mmHg 
b.55mmHg 
c.60mmHg 
d.65mmHg - Correct answer is "D". To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (PaO2) greater than 65. 
 
A driver first perceives a whispe...
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Add to cartWhat minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a chronic respiratory disorder? 
a.70mmHg 
b.55mmHg 
c.60mmHg 
d.65mmHg - Correct answer is "D". To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (PaO2) greater than 65. 
 
A driver first perceives a whispe...
1 week - What is tbe minimum waiting period after PCI? 
 
1 month - What is the waiting period after SA node dysfunction pacemaker implantation? 
 
less than or equal to 3.5cm - What is the maximum thoracic aneurysm size that allows driver certification? 
 
1 year, 6 months - What is the...
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Add to cart1 week - What is tbe minimum waiting period after PCI? 
 
1 month - What is the waiting period after SA node dysfunction pacemaker implantation? 
 
less than or equal to 3.5cm - What is the maximum thoracic aneurysm size that allows driver certification? 
 
1 year, 6 months - What is the...
vision requirements - Distant vision 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes, Peripheral vision at least 70 degrees, Ability to recognize and distinguish betwen the colors of traffic signals and devices. 
 
If the driver presents a valid vision exemption, how long can he be certified? - 1 year 
 
T...
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Add to cartvision requirements - Distant vision 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes, Peripheral vision at least 70 degrees, Ability to recognize and distinguish betwen the colors of traffic signals and devices. 
 
If the driver presents a valid vision exemption, how long can he be certified? - 1 year 
 
T...
Waiting period after MI - 2 months 
 
Waiting period after CABG - 3 months 
 
Waiting period after TIA - 1 year 
 
Waiting period after CVA involving cerebellum or brainstem - 1 year 
 
Role of the SAP - To evaluate the drivers who have violated drug or alcohol standards and provide a...
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Add to cartWaiting period after MI - 2 months 
 
Waiting period after CABG - 3 months 
 
Waiting period after TIA - 1 year 
 
Waiting period after CVA involving cerebellum or brainstem - 1 year 
 
Role of the SAP - To evaluate the drivers who have violated drug or alcohol standards and provide a...
Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is indicated when FEV1 < 
65% 
Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is indicated when FEV1/FVC < 
65% 
Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is indicated when FVC < 
60% 
ABG is indicated if pulse ox is < 
92% 
Minimum required PaO2 
65 mmHg 
Role of the SAP??? 
** 
Exercise ...
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Add to cartScreening pulse oximetry/ABG is indicated when FEV1 < 
65% 
Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is indicated when FEV1/FVC < 
65% 
Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is indicated when FVC < 
60% 
ABG is indicated if pulse ox is < 
92% 
Minimum required PaO2 
65 mmHg 
Role of the SAP??? 
** 
Exercise ...
Order of Hierarchy - DOT>FMCSA>NRCME 
 
Motor carrier safety improvement act of 1990 - Established that FM CSA what operate within the DOT. The FM CSA is focused on reducing crashes injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses 
 
FM CSA mission - Promote the safety of Amer...
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Add to cartOrder of Hierarchy - DOT>FMCSA>NRCME 
 
Motor carrier safety improvement act of 1990 - Established that FM CSA what operate within the DOT. The FM CSA is focused on reducing crashes injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses 
 
FM CSA mission - Promote the safety of Amer...
Vision Requirements - 20/40 in each and both eyes with or without corrective lenses 
 
Vision Peripheral - 70 
 
Vision Color - red, green and amber 
 
Vision and DM disqualified if - dx with unstable proliferative retinopathy 
 
Vision PE - distant acuity 
horizontal fields 
color re...
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Add to cartVision Requirements - 20/40 in each and both eyes with or without corrective lenses 
 
Vision Peripheral - 70 
 
Vision Color - red, green and amber 
 
Vision and DM disqualified if - dx with unstable proliferative retinopathy 
 
Vision PE - distant acuity 
horizontal fields 
color re...
What is the mission of FMCSA? - FMCSA is focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. 
 
Who and what does the FMCSA regulate? - Interstate commercial operation, including the driver, vehicle, motor carrier, and the transport of hazardous materials. 
...
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Add to cartWhat is the mission of FMCSA? - FMCSA is focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. 
 
Who and what does the FMCSA regulate? - Interstate commercial operation, including the driver, vehicle, motor carrier, and the transport of hazardous materials. 
...
True or False: Epilepsy is disqualifying - TRUE 
 
What is the minimum waiting period for a driver with epilepsy/viral encephalitis with EARLY seizures ? - 10 years - no seizures and off anticonvulsant medications 
 
What is the minimum waiting period for a driver with bacterial meningitis wit...
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Add to cartTrue or False: Epilepsy is disqualifying - TRUE 
 
What is the minimum waiting period for a driver with epilepsy/viral encephalitis with EARLY seizures ? - 10 years - no seizures and off anticonvulsant medications 
 
What is the minimum waiting period for a driver with bacterial meningitis wit...
Which drug is immediately disqualifying for a Department of Transportation driver? 
Methadone = a synthetic analgesic drug that is similar to morphine in its effects but longer acting, used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction. 
 
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS 
 
 
A dr...
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Add to cartWhich drug is immediately disqualifying for a Department of Transportation driver? 
Methadone = a synthetic analgesic drug that is similar to morphine in its effects but longer acting, used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction. 
 
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS 
 
 
A dr...
The minimum waiting period following PCI is: - 1 week 
 
The minimum waiting period after pacemaker implantation is: - 1 month 
 
The maximum thoracic aneurysm size allowable for certification is: - 3.5 cm 
 
After heart replacement surgery the minimum waiting period is: - 1 year 
 
Afte...
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Add to cartThe minimum waiting period following PCI is: - 1 week 
 
The minimum waiting period after pacemaker implantation is: - 1 month 
 
The maximum thoracic aneurysm size allowable for certification is: - 3.5 cm 
 
After heart replacement surgery the minimum waiting period is: - 1 year 
 
Afte...
What are the 3 areas considered when looking at safety implications for the driver? - Physical, Mental, and current medical treatment 
 
What aspects of physical symptoms should be considered by the medical examiner? - Symptoms - does a benign underlying condition have symptoms that interfere ...
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Add to cartWhat are the 3 areas considered when looking at safety implications for the driver? - Physical, Mental, and current medical treatment 
 
What aspects of physical symptoms should be considered by the medical examiner? - Symptoms - does a benign underlying condition have symptoms that interfere ...
1 year - Max certification for ALL NEURO conditions 
 
DQ driver for these issues/conditions - 1) Use of anticoagulants w/NEURO Condition 
2) Parkinson's dx 
3) Epilepsy 
4) Severe TBI 
5) Meniere's disease 
6) AVM/aneurysm 
7) Dementia 
8) Cerebellar Ataxia 
9) Peripheral Neuropathy (guidel...
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Add to cart1 year - Max certification for ALL NEURO conditions 
 
DQ driver for these issues/conditions - 1) Use of anticoagulants w/NEURO Condition 
2) Parkinson's dx 
3) Epilepsy 
4) Severe TBI 
5) Meniere's disease 
6) AVM/aneurysm 
7) Dementia 
8) Cerebellar Ataxia 
9) Peripheral Neuropathy (guidel...
To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (Pa02) greater than? - 65 
 
Regarding the "Whisper test", the driver is qualified to drive without restriction as long as he is able to perceive a whispered voice within? - 5 feet in at least 1 ear 
 
Monocular vision is a...
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Add to cartTo be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (Pa02) greater than? - 65 
 
Regarding the "Whisper test", the driver is qualified to drive without restriction as long as he is able to perceive a whispered voice within? - 5 feet in at least 1 ear 
 
Monocular vision is a...
Def CMV - Wt =/> 10,001 
> 8 passengers if for hire 
> 15 passengers (any) 
 
Non-discretionary conditions - MUST follow regulation standards and disqualify: 
Hearing 
Vision 
Epilepsy 
 
Form MCSA-5850 - To maintain certification, the examiner must submit monthly with the followin...
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Add to cartDef CMV - Wt =/> 10,001 
> 8 passengers if for hire 
> 15 passengers (any) 
 
Non-discretionary conditions - MUST follow regulation standards and disqualify: 
Hearing 
Vision 
Epilepsy 
 
Form MCSA-5850 - To maintain certification, the examiner must submit monthly with the followin...
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