DOT alcohol/drug Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+

is controlled substance testing required as part of DOT exam? - ANSWER-no, it's at examiner's discretion if you suspect alcoholism, what to do - ANSWER-must disqualify pending SubstanceAbuseProfessional(SAP)'s eval if SAP evaluation says pt doesn't have alcoholism, - ANSWER-pt can return to work without a new DOT exxam Is attendance to ongoing voluntary self help alcohol/substance abuse group a cause for disqualification? - ANSWER-no max cert yr for hx of alcoholism - ANSWER-2 yr, no wait if suspect current symptoms and signs of drug abuse on DOT exam - ANSWER-must notify driver and employer immediately. Driver should not drive home and must arrange alternative transport method if drug test is positive, who reviews the result - ANSWER-Physician who is certified Medical Review Office(MRO) will review for any possible medical authorized use for the drug. Only if unauthorized substance use, will MRO contact employer what are meds that will automatically disqualify - ANSWER-schedule 1 controlled substance, amphetamine, narcotic, any habit forming drug, methadone, marijuana(doesn't matter whether you use it for medical reason or not). it's AUTOMATIC disqualification drug abuse hx max cert period - ANSWER-2 yr, no wait pd if pt previously had positive drug test, what's the process before cert - ANSWER-SAP eval and clearnace + negative repeat urine test + rehab compliance what 5 drugs are tested - ANSWER-marijuana, cocaine, amphetamine, opiate, PCP