NRCME CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉Minimum METs on stress test . Answer: Greater than 6 METs
◉Stress test heart rate target . Answer: 85 percent predicted
maximum
◉Stress test systolic BP rise . Answer: At least 20 mm Hg
◉Stress test ECG finding allowed . Answer: No significant ST
depression
◉Waiting period after MI . Answer: 2 months
◉Waiting period after CABG . Answer: 3 months
◉Waiting period after PCI or stent . Answer: 1 week
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉Minimum METs on stress test . Answer: Greater than 6 METs
◉Stress test heart rate target . Answer: 85 percent predicted
maximum
◉Stress test systolic BP rise . Answer: At least 20 mm Hg
◉Stress test ECG finding allowed . Answer: No significant ST
depression
◉Waiting period after MI . Answer: 2 months
◉Waiting period after CABG . Answer: 3 months
◉Waiting period after PCI or stent . Answer: 1 week