West Virginia State University
Latest uploads at West Virginia State University. Looking for notes at West Virginia State University? We have lots of notes, study guides and study notes available for your school.
-
89
- 0
-
12
All courses for West Virginia State University
Latest notes & summaries West Virginia State University
What are regulations? - correct answer -Laws that must be followed 
 
What are disqualifying medical conditions? - correct answer -Epilepsy 
monocular vision 
hearing loss 
 
What are guidelines? - correct answer -Recommendation to follow but can have raptor ale for variation 
 
FMCSA medical program responsibilities include: 
Oversee the Department of Transportation. 
Regulation of intrastate commercial motor vehicle operations. 
Conduct and oversee the agency's medical exemption and certific...
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? - correct answer -Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from the treating provider. 
 
Can hearing aids be worn during the forced whisper test? - correct answer -NO 
 
A driver with a history of diabetes, who is taking Metformin, provides a note from his primary ...
The driver presents with a SPE Certificate. The Medical Examiner's next step should be: - correct answer -Proceed with the examination. 
 
A 21-year-old driver presents with a history of ADHD for 10 years, taking stable dosing of Adderall. He describes no side effects. Which of the following is true? 
 a. A significant percentage of individuals with adult ADHD show a moderate to marked degree of improvement on central nervous system stimulant medication. 
b. ADHD is a disqualifying condition. ...
Which drug is immediately disqualifying for a Department of Transportation driver? - correct answer -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. 
 
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 aneur...
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 6 months 
D) Maintain a Hemoglobin A1C value less than 7 - correct answer -A. Drivers with diabetes should self monitor blood glucose before driving and every 4 hours while driving. Blood glucose moni...
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 -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 whispered voice at 5 feet in his right ear and 4 feet in his left ear. All other aspects of his physical examination are unremarkable. The examiner should: 
a.Permanently disqualify the driver ...
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 - correct answer -B. Every two years 
 
2 years is the max for a healthy person 
 
2. 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 simva...
FMCSA Mission Statement - correct answer To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses 
 
Medical Examiner - correct answer Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test 
 
FMCSA - correct answer Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
 
NRCME - correct answer National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners 
 
Commerical Motor Vehicle - correct an...
LTCCS - correct answer -large truck crash causation study, , reported in 2006 
 
#1 cause of fatalities with big trucks? - correct answer -driver fatigue 
 
DOT organization - correct answer -all subcategories are separate entities and require different things 
 
What is covered in NRCME training? - correct answer -federal motor carrier safety administration (FMCSA) 
 
How long does NRCME certification last? - correct answer -10 years with a 5 year update class 
 
once a driver is certified, wha...
True or false: One component of a satisfactory ETT includes a heart rate >75% of predicted maximum unless on beta blocker - correct answerFalse 
 
1) Must attain a HR >85% of predicted maximum unless on beta blocker 
2) No significant ST segment depression or elevation 
3) Increased diastolic BP greater than 20 mmHg without angina 
 
FMCSA mission statement - correct answerThe FMCSA is focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses 
 
NRCME mission s...