answers graded A+ updated
hernia - correct answer ✔✔- check abdomen + GU
- max recert 2 years
- biennial exams
nephropathy - correct answer ✔✔max recert 2 years
narcolepsy is... - correct answer ✔✔disqualifying
eval injury or illness over the past ____ years - correct answer ✔✔5
A patient's history is remarkable for a diagnosis of Narcolepsy which was made two years ago.
The patient reports he has lost a lot of weight since then and doesn't feel it is a problem any
longer. You tell him - correct answer ✔✔He can't be cleared under any circumstances because
the guidelines recommend disqualifying a CMV driver with a diagnosis of Narcolepsy, regardless
of treatment because of the likelihood of excessive daytime somnolence.
A 45 year old man with a 60 pack year history of smoking and a diagnosis of COPD uses oxygen
therapy was recently laid off from his previous job and tells you he is considering applying for a
CDL. You tell him be qualified to drive in interstate commerce - correct answer ✔✔You advise
him in most cases, the use of oxygen therapy while driving is disqualifying. Concerns include
oxygen equipment malfunction, risk of explosion, and the presence of significant underlying
disease that is disqualifying, such as pulmonary hypertension.
A driver presents for his CDL examination and indicates he takes nitroglycerine for angina. You
determine - correct answer ✔✔He can be cleared since Nitroglycerine use is not disqualifying.