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How long must the medical examiner keep records of the driver's medical examination report? - ANSWER-3 years Medical Examiners can use discretion when evaluating driver's with an extremity impairment. - ANSWER-true what is the leading cause of death and medical disease in cmv drivers - ANSWER-cardiovascular illness What is the waiting period post-AAA surgical repair? - ANSWER-3 months All of the following are requirements of the Federal Diabetes Exemption Program for a driver that requires insulin include all of the following except: 1. annual exam by endocrinologist and opthamologist 2. annual podiatry exam 3. annual participation in diabetes education program 4. driving with a form of rapidly absorbable glucose 5. glucose logs - ANSWER-podiatry exam not required Any known diabetic drivers require a letter from their PCP stating how the disease is controlled, last HgbA1c, and how often they are followed. - ANSWER-true driver presents for his recertification physical. He possesses a SPE certificate that he received almost 2 years ago for an impaired left leg. He has no other disqualifying conditions. - ANSWER-Have the driver see a physiatrist or orthopedic surgeon A driver with an SPE certificate must also have a medical evaluation by a physiatrist or orthopedic surgeon to verify any medical changes since last certification. An SPE certification is valid for 2 years and must always be carried with the driver while on duty. An SPE certification can be given to a driver with a progressive deficit. t/f - ANSWER-f- only fixed deficit A 57 year old male presents for certification. On physical exam, he has tenderness to palpation over his lumbar spine. The rest of the exam was unremarkable. - ANSWER-CORRECT ANSWER: Obtain radiographic imaging or further evaluation