Question 1
A 30 year old driver presents to the medical examiner's office for a biennial recertification.
The driver notes in his history that he had 3 episodes of benign positional vertigo 6
months ago but has been asymptomatic since this time. The driver provides the medical
examiner with a letter from his neurologist stating he is cleared to return to work and
regular duties. All other history for the driver is negative and physical exam uncovers no
abnormalities.Based on FMCS recommendations for benign positional vertigo the medical
examiner:
A) Disqualifies the driver as they have not completed the recommended waiting period
B) Qualifies the driver for a period of up to two years
C) Refers the driver for tilt table testing
D) Refers the driver for CT Scan of the brain
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Qualifies the driver for a period of up to two years
Question 2
A CMV driver presents to the medical examiner's office for recertification. It is noted in the
driver's history that he
utilizes a hearing aid due to chronic hearing loss. Upon conducting the forced whisper test
the driver candidate
is unable to perceive a forced whispered voice at five feet or greater in either ear. When
making the medical
fitness for duty determination the medical examiner should:
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,A) Disqualify the driver as he did not meet minimum
hearing requirements.
B) Qualify the driver candidate for a period of not more
than six months while he obtains an evaluation from
his ENT physician
C) Disqualify the driver and refer him for audiometric
testing conducted by an audiologist
D) Re conduct the forced whisper test at a distance of
3 feet and record results on the medical examiner
report
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Disqualify the driver and refer him for audiometric
testing conducted by an audiologist
Question 3
A CMV driver who has an 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
CORRECT ANSWER
D) Disqualified
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, Question 4
A CMV driver who is post heart transplant that is able to tolerate medications well can be
certified for a period of?
A) One year as long as he or she has clearance from a cardiologist
B) 6 months as long as he or she has clearance from a cardiologist
C) The driver who has had heart transplant must be disqualified because of the high risk for
organ rejection
D) The driver can be certified every 6 months, if he or she is asymptomatic, tolerates
medications, and has
completed a minimum waiting period of one year
CORRECT ANSWER
D) The driver can be certified every 6 months, if he or she is asymptomatic, tolerates
medications, and has
completed a minimum waiting period of one year
Question 5
A driver candidate presents to the medical examiner's office for a new certification. The
driver's history indicates
a diagnosis of bipolar mood disorder. The minimum symptom free waiting period following a
nonpsychotic major
depression unaccompanied by suicidal behavior is:
A) 3 Months
B) 6 Months
C) 1 Year
D) 2 Years
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A 30 year old driver presents to the medical examiner's office for a biennial recertification.
The driver notes in his history that he had 3 episodes of benign positional vertigo 6
months ago but has been asymptomatic since this time. The driver provides the medical
examiner with a letter from his neurologist stating he is cleared to return to work and
regular duties. All other history for the driver is negative and physical exam uncovers no
abnormalities.Based on FMCS recommendations for benign positional vertigo the medical
examiner:
A) Disqualifies the driver as they have not completed the recommended waiting period
B) Qualifies the driver for a period of up to two years
C) Refers the driver for tilt table testing
D) Refers the driver for CT Scan of the brain
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Qualifies the driver for a period of up to two years
Question 2
A CMV driver presents to the medical examiner's office for recertification. It is noted in the
driver's history that he
utilizes a hearing aid due to chronic hearing loss. Upon conducting the forced whisper test
the driver candidate
is unable to perceive a forced whispered voice at five feet or greater in either ear. When
making the medical
fitness for duty determination the medical examiner should:
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,A) Disqualify the driver as he did not meet minimum
hearing requirements.
B) Qualify the driver candidate for a period of not more
than six months while he obtains an evaluation from
his ENT physician
C) Disqualify the driver and refer him for audiometric
testing conducted by an audiologist
D) Re conduct the forced whisper test at a distance of
3 feet and record results on the medical examiner
report
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Disqualify the driver and refer him for audiometric
testing conducted by an audiologist
Question 3
A CMV driver who has an 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
CORRECT ANSWER
D) Disqualified
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, Question 4
A CMV driver who is post heart transplant that is able to tolerate medications well can be
certified for a period of?
A) One year as long as he or she has clearance from a cardiologist
B) 6 months as long as he or she has clearance from a cardiologist
C) The driver who has had heart transplant must be disqualified because of the high risk for
organ rejection
D) The driver can be certified every 6 months, if he or she is asymptomatic, tolerates
medications, and has
completed a minimum waiting period of one year
CORRECT ANSWER
D) The driver can be certified every 6 months, if he or she is asymptomatic, tolerates
medications, and has
completed a minimum waiting period of one year
Question 5
A driver candidate presents to the medical examiner's office for a new certification. The
driver's history indicates
a diagnosis of bipolar mood disorder. The minimum symptom free waiting period following a
nonpsychotic major
depression unaccompanied by suicidal behavior is:
A) 3 Months
B) 6 Months
C) 1 Year
D) 2 Years
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