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An unrestricted Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Medical Certificate must be renewed - ANSWERSEvery Two Years A driver presents with history of an isolated TIA 6 months ago. He has a return to work letter from his primary care provider (PCP) and neurologist. He is taking and tolerating well hydrochlorothiazide and simvastatin. All other aspects of the exam and history were normal. What should the medical examiner do next? - ANSWERSDisqualify driver for now FMCSA regulates interstate commercial operation including the - ANSWERSDriver, Vehicle, and Motor Carrier During the CMV exam a driver perceived a whispered voice at 5 feet in his left year and 4 feet in his right year. Exam was otherwise normal. What do you do as the medical examiner? - ANSWERSCertify driver for 2 years Which of the following is an assessment of L4 nerve root pathology? A. Plantar flexion B. Patellar reflex C. Hip extension D. Babinski reflex - ANSWERSPatellar reflex A driver presents for medical exam and reports being a smoker and having frequent shortness of breath. What do you do next? - ANSWERSOrder a spirometer test According to regulation, which of the following must be evaluated as part of the eye exam? A. Pupil reaction B. Iris symmetry C. Conjunctiva injection D. Tonometry pressure - ANSWERSPupil reaction Continued certification of NRCE Medical Examiners requires which of the following? A. Periodic training at least every five years B. Completion of recertification test every five years C. Completion of certification test every 10 years D. Electronic transmission to FMCSA CMV Medical Examination Results at least monthly - ANSWERSPeriodic training at least every five years, Completion of certification test every 10 years, Electronic transmission to FMCSA CMV Medical Examination Results at least monthly A driver presents for recertification. The only condition he lists is GERD, for which he takes OTC omeprazole. He says that when he is driving and eating fast foods, he is more likely to have heartburn than when off‐duty. You should - ANSWERSCorrelate history with abdominal exam Which of the following findings is disqualifying? A. Oxygen saturation 90% B. LVEF 40% C. FEV 68% predicted D. All of the above - ANSWERSOxygen saturation 90% The driver presents for recertification and submits an ultrasound report indicating an abdominal aortic aneurysm from two months ago, shortly before he had surgical correction. He has surgical clearance and says he is doing well, has no symptoms. You should - ANSWERSInform the driver of the 3 month waiting period before he can be certified The driver takes diphenhydramine twice a day to treat nasal congestion. What must you document in order to certify? - ANSWERSCannot drive within 12 hours of taking diphenhydramine The driver has a history of carpal tunnel repair of her right hand 2 months ago. Her grip strengths are symmetrical and strong. What is necessary in order to qualify this driver? - ANSWERSDocument her findings for 2‐year certification Which of the following abdominal complaints is most likely to be incapacitating? A. IBS B. GERD C. Urinary tract infection D. Nephrolithiasis - ANSWERSNephrolithiasis The waiting period for benign positional vertigo is - ANSWERS2 months The driver's BP is 148/96. You verify her history, which indicates she has no prior history of hypertension. If otherwise qualified, you may certify her for - ANSWERS1 year The driver's current BP is 135/76. Your records indicate at history of Stage III hypertension 4 years ago. The maximum certification for this driver is - ANSWERS6 months The driver presents for examination with a recent history (five weeks ago) of pneumothorax. He has no prior history of pneumothorax. In order to be considered medically qualified, his forced vital capacity (FVC) should be greater than - ANSWERS65% The recommended waiting period (WP) and certification period (CP) for a driver following surgical correction for intermittent claudication are - ANSWERSWP 3 months, CP 1 year Which of the following are disqualifying? A. Pacemaker B. Implanted defibrillator C. Both a and b D. Neither - ANSWERSImplanted defibrillator Five years post‐CABG, the driver must provide a copy of _________ in order to qualify for recertification - ANSWERSETT