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AK DOT NRCME FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
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The FMCSA medical examiner should D) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
disqualify a driver if he or she has any of the or CH with LVEF less than 40%
following clinical diagnosis:
A) MI, CHF with LVEF less than 40%,
Pulmonary Hypertension, or Atrial fibrillation
B) Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Cardiomyopathy or
CHF with LVEF of 50%
C) Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Tachycardia, or
Pulmonary Embolism
D) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy,
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy or CH with LVEF
less than 40%
When should a driver who is prescribed C) When taking medication for treatment
post anticoagulation therapy be disqualified? cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
A) When taking medication for treatment
of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
B)When taking medication for treatment
of Atrial Fibrillation
C) When taking medication for
treatment post cerebrovascular
accident (CVA)
D) When taking medication for treatment
of pulmonary embolism
, How long should a driver status- B) 1 month
post permanent pacemaker (PPM)
insertion
secondary to sinus node dysfunction wait
before certification/recertification for duty
can be considered?
A) 3 months
B) 1 month
C) 6 months
D) 2 weeks
A CMV driver who has an D) Disqualified
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
(ICD) can be
certified for how long when he or she has
clearance from a cardiologist indicating that
the driver is fit for duty?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) Disqualified
A driver candidate presents to your office C) Carry an epinephrine injection device in the truck cab.
for a new medical certification. In his
medical history he notes he has an allergy to
bee stings. Following his most recent bee
sting he developed symptoms of
anaphylaxis including angioedema, throat
tightness, and dyspnea. What is one
effective preventive measure the medical
examiner should advise the driver to
undertake?
A) Always carry bug spray.
B)Avoid going outdoors when possible
and keep all windows in the truck rolled
up.
C) Carry an epinephrine injection device in
the truck cab.
D)Take 25mg of diphenhydramine twice
daily.
AK DOT NRCME FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
100% CORRECT
Students also studied
Flashcard sets Study guides
C
Terms in this set (31)
The FMCSA medical examiner should D) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
disqualify a driver if he or she has any of the or CH with LVEF less than 40%
following clinical diagnosis:
A) MI, CHF with LVEF less than 40%,
Pulmonary Hypertension, or Atrial fibrillation
B) Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Cardiomyopathy or
CHF with LVEF of 50%
C) Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Tachycardia, or
Pulmonary Embolism
D) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy,
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy or CH with LVEF
less than 40%
When should a driver who is prescribed C) When taking medication for treatment
post anticoagulation therapy be disqualified? cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
A) When taking medication for treatment
of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
B)When taking medication for treatment
of Atrial Fibrillation
C) When taking medication for
treatment post cerebrovascular
accident (CVA)
D) When taking medication for treatment
of pulmonary embolism
, How long should a driver status- B) 1 month
post permanent pacemaker (PPM)
insertion
secondary to sinus node dysfunction wait
before certification/recertification for duty
can be considered?
A) 3 months
B) 1 month
C) 6 months
D) 2 weeks
A CMV driver who has an D) Disqualified
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
(ICD) can be
certified for how long when he or she has
clearance from a cardiologist indicating that
the driver is fit for duty?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) Disqualified
A driver candidate presents to your office C) Carry an epinephrine injection device in the truck cab.
for a new medical certification. In his
medical history he notes he has an allergy to
bee stings. Following his most recent bee
sting he developed symptoms of
anaphylaxis including angioedema, throat
tightness, and dyspnea. What is one
effective preventive measure the medical
examiner should advise the driver to
undertake?
A) Always carry bug spray.
B)Avoid going outdoors when possible
and keep all windows in the truck rolled
up.
C) Carry an epinephrine injection device in
the truck cab.
D)Take 25mg of diphenhydramine twice
daily.
