NRCME PRE-TEST - (MULTIPLE CHOICE) EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+

NRCME PRE-TEST - (MULTIPLE CHOICE) EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 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 driver has an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is 3 cm and notes insidious onset of low back pain. For how long can the driver be certified? (Insidious onset of lower back pain does not guarantee abdominal aorta aneurysm is associated; 3-cm dilatation requires watchful waiting and a reduced certification time.) 1 year 3 multiple choice options When checking the urinalysis during the physical exam, which of the following carries the greatest concern? Glycosuria (undetected or uncontrolled NIDDM) 3 multiple choice options A driver should be disqualified if the driver has a blood pressure of 164/90. (This driver would be given a 1-time certification for 3 months.) FALSE 1 multiple choice option A pre-employment commercial motor vehicle physical examination requires both a drug and alcohol test. (Alcohol evaluation on a pre-employment examination is employer optional) FALSE 1 multiple choice option A new driver with a blood pressure of 142/92 can be certified for how long? 1 year 3 multiple choice options A driver who has recently had a myocardial infarction should wait how long before he/she can be certified? 2 months (A 2-month wait is minimum b