DRE Final QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS 2025/2026 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

DRE Final QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS 2025/2026 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ The Unit of measure utilized to determine blood pressure is A. mm FE B. PSI C. mm HG D. ml HG E. ml Fe - Correct Answer C The Efferent Nerves are also known as the ____ nerves. A. sensory B. sympathetic C. parasympathetic D. motor E. autotrophic - Correct Answer D. When examining a drug-impaired subject who is tolerant to the effects of the specific drug, the DRE is most likely to observe ___________ A. no clinical or psychophysical signs of impairment. B. psychophysical signs of impairment C. clinical and psychophysical signs of impairment. D. psychological signs of impairment E. clinical signs of impairment. - Correct Answer E. Which of the following drugs do NOT cause nystagmus? A. Secobarbital B. Marijuana C. Librium D. PCP E. Alcohol - Correct Answer B A subject who has taken a hallucinogenic drug may display synesthesia which is ____ A. an increase in blood pressure B. a state of excitement C. a mixing of sensory modes. D. a sign of paranoia E. a blurring of vision. - Correct Answer C You examine a subject who exhibits all of the following : HGN, miosis, bradycardia, hypotension, and ptosis. These signs would be most compatible with a combination of _______. A. secobarbital and codeine. B. Librium and Alcohol C. Ritalin and Demerol D. Ketamine and Methaqualone. E. Cannabis and Heroin. - Correct Answer A The part of the nerve cells that sends the neurotransmitter is the _______. A. neuron. B. axon C. dendrite D. synapse E. nucleus. - Correct Answer B What formula expresses the approximate statistical relationship with blood alcohol concentration and nystagmus onset angle? A. BAC - 50 = Angle of onset. B. BAC - Angle of onset= 50 C. Angle of onset- 50= BAC D. Angle of onset - BAC= 50 E. BAC= 50 - Angle of onset - Correct Answer E In the 1985 Los Angeles Field Study, slightly more than ___ percent of subjects evaluated were found to have more than one drug in them. A. 40 B. 50 C. 60 D. 70 E. 80 - Correct Answer D For DRE purposes, which of the following represents the correct test sequence for the psychophysical tests? A. W&T, Romberg, OLS, FTN B. Romberg, OLS, WT, FTN C. WT, OLS, FTN, Romberg D. Romberg, WT, OLS, FTN E. Romberg,FTN, WT, OLS - Correct Answer D The chemical name for Heroin is A. Trimethyl Morphine B. Morphine Sulfate C. Hydrochloric Morphine D. Morphine Acetate E. Diacetyl Morphine - Correct Answer E LSD produces signs and symptoms that are closest to those produced by A. THC B. ETOH C. MPPP D. MDMA E. PCp - Correct Answer D What does the term voir dire mean? A. impeachment of a witness. B. to seek the truth C. to direct a verdict D. before the fact E. to stipulate expertise - Correct Answer B The abbreviation PCP Stands for __ A. Phencyclophil B. Phenyl Cyclohexy Piperidine C. Propyl cenylphine piperdexlyhide D. Pepsidine cocoa pedadyne E. Phencyclopines - Correct Answer B Toluene belongs in which DRE drug category? A. Inhalants B. DA C. Hallucinogens D. Stimulants E. Depressants - Correct Answer A Which of the following drugs is a CNS Depressant? A. Cocaine B. Ritalin C. Thorazine D. Adderall E. MDA - Correct Answer C Which of the following drugs is NOT a CNS Stimulant? A. Cocaine B. Secobarbital C. Ritalin D. Adderall E. Methamphetamine - Correct Answer B Chloral Hydrate is an example of the _______ DRE drug category. A. Depressant B. NA C. Inhalant D. Stimulant E. Hallucinogen - Correct Answer A Hydrocodone is derived from which of the following opium alkaloids? A. Codeine B. Morphine C. Thebaine D. Heroin E. None of the above - Correct Answer A A subject who is under the influence of a CNS Depressant will usually have a body temperature that is closet to__________ A. 95.0 B. 96.8 C. 97.2 D. 98.6 E. 99.9 - Correct Answer D A subject being evaluated has a blood pressure of 122 over 62. That subject would have a _______________ A. high diastolic pressure. B. low diastolic pressure. C. blood pressure in the DRE average Range D. low systolic pressure - Correct Answer B Which of the following DRE drug categories causes lack of Convergence but Not HGN? A. Cannabis B. Stimulants C. Hallucinogens D. DA E. Depressants - Correct Answer A Which of the following drugs will usually cause the pupils to dilate? A. Xanax B. Ketamine C. Thorazine D. Codeine E. Cocaine - Correct Answer E The drug Ketamine is an analog of ____ A. Amphetamine B. Cocaine C. Marinol D. Fentanyl E. PCP - Correct Answer E PDR stands for ________ A. Physicians Desk Reference. B. Pharmaceutical Drug Registry C. Physicians Drug Record D. Prescription Drug Register E. Pharmacist's/Doctor Reference - Correct Answer A Suppose a subject is under the influence of Nitrous Oxide and possibly something else. Which of the following could you NOT account for due to the Nitrous oxide alone? A. Body Temp of 98.6 B. Pupils 6.5 mm in Near Total Darkness C. Pulse rate of 98 bpm D. Blood pressure of 114/68 E. Muscular rigidity - Correct Answer E Which of the following would best demonstrate the fairness and impartiality of your DRE examinations when testifying in court? A. Emphasizing the dangerous nature of the drugs involved in the case at hand. B. Highlighting the number of times you have seen a person under the influence of drugs. C. Highlighting the number of times you have arrested a person under the influence of drugs. D. Highlighting the number of times you have examined subjects and concluded they were not under the influence of drugs. E. Highlighting the number of times you have testified against individuals under the influence of drugs. - Correct Answer D You examine a subject that you know is under the combined influence of Alcohol and Cannabis and you observe that the subject has HGN. This is an example of ____________ A. Negative effect B. Anatagonistic effect C. null effect D. additive effect E. overlapping effect - Correct Answer E The drug Dilaudid is usually associated with _____________ A. tachycardia B. nystagmus C. mydriasis D. ptosis E. elevated temperature - Correct Answer D The sub category of CNS Depressants known as the anti-depressants are sometime called the __________ A. anti-psychotic tranquillizers B. mood elevators C. non-barbiturates D. ptosis E. elevated temperature - Correct Answer B Mood Elevators (pg 7 Session 9) A subject being examined has a BAC of .13 and has also smoked Marijuana laced with Crack. At approximately what onset angle would you expect to observe HGN in that subject's eyes"? A. 10 B. 25-30 C. 35-40 D. 45-50 E. 55-60 - Correct Answer C Amphetamines produce the same effects as Cocaine with the exception of ______ A. elevated pulse rate B. pupil dilation C. anesthesia D. elevated blood pressure E. no exception; both produce the four effects above. - Correct Answer C The subject's blood pressure results should be documented in the ____ section of the DRE narrative report. A. Psychophysical tests B. Preliminary examination C. Initial observation D. Eye examination E. Clinical indicators of impairment - Correct Answer E If a subject is under the influence of a Hallucinogen, his pupils will usually _________. A. be constricted B. be dilated C. be within the DRE average range D. be unequal in size E. exhibit any of the above - Correct Answer B - Be Dilated The drug Morphine can be described as a _______________ drug. A. sympathomimetic B. parasympathomimetic C. mood elevating D. sedative hypnotic E. anti-anxiety. - Correct Answer B The Carotid pule point is located __________ A. on the bicep B. in the crook of the arm. C. on the forearm D. in the neck - Correct Answer D The section of the DRE report that is used to translate evidence into common language is the _________________ A. Face Sheet B. technical section C. narrative section D. interview section E. translated section - Correct Answer C Miosis is defined as ___________ A. fixed pupils B. constricted pupils C. pulsating pupils D. unequal pupils E. dilated pupils - Correct Answer B How does the drug Methaqualone effect the eyes in a way unlike most Depressants? A. It produced mydriasis B. It produced miosis C. It produced ptosis D. It causes LOC E. It causes HGN - Correct Answer A A primary purpose of a complete DRE CV is _____________ A. to obtain a directed verdict by the trier of fact. B. to enhance personal career development C. to establish qualifications when testifying in court. D. to impress the judge/jury with the complexity of a drug evaluation. E. to get the defense to stipulate to your expertise. - Correct Answer C When testifying as a DRE, you should encourage the prosecutor NOT to accept the defense's stipulation as to your expertise so that ____________ A. the jury will recognize you experience and credentials and attach more weight to your testimony. B. the DEC program is recognized as valid. C. you receive personal recognition for your accomplishments D. the defense will not question your credentials later during cross E. the defendant will be persuaded to change his plea. - Correct Answer A Which of the following will usually be present with a subject who is under the influence of Codeine? A. elevated pulse B. LOC present C. Rigid muscle tone D. constricted pupils E. none of the above. - Correct Answer D The active chemical in Cannabis Sativa is ___________. A. Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol B. Dronabinol C. Delta 9 Tetracannabylhide D. Marinol E. Barbitol - Correct Answer A You examine a subject and observe the following: Hgn, LOC, pupils 8.0 in NTD and 6.0 in direct light, pulse rate of 102, BP 150/94, body temp 99.8. Which of the following combinations of drugs would be most consistent with all of these indicators? A. Codeine and Lortab B. PCP and Xanax C. PCP and Methamphetamine D. Cocaine and Cannabis E. Vicodin and Thorazine - Correct Answer C The drug Ritalin is an example of a __________. A. Hallucinogen B. Depressant C. NA D. Stimulant E. DA - Correct Answer D The signs of ingestion section of the DRE narrative report should include all of the following except ____________ A. results of oral cavity exam B. odors detected of the subjects breath C. results of exam for injection marks. D. your observations of any injury or illness affecting the subject. E. results of nasal cavity exam. - Correct Answer D In the darkroom exam, the direct light should be applied to each eye for approximately ____________. A. 5 seconds B. 10 s C. 15 s D. 20 s E. 25 s - Correct Answer C For the purposes of the DRE drug influence eval, the average range of adult pulse rate is considered to be ____________ A. 60-80 B. 60-90 C. 70-80 D. 70-90 E. 80-90 - Correct Answer B You examine a subject that you know is under the combined influence of Codeine and Valium. Which of the following would be consistent with that combination? A. Hyperthermia B. Tachycardia C. Mydriasis D. Bruxism E. None of the above. - Correct Answer E Which of the following is a synthetic opiate? A. Methadone B. Morphine C. Heroin D. Oxycodone E. Hydromorphone - Correct Answer A Which subcategory of Inhalants usually causes of lowered pulse rate? A. Volatile Solvents B. Aerosols C. Anesthetic gases D. All Inhalants elevate E. All Inhalants lower pulse - Correct Answer D All of the following are examples of the Inhalant subcategory of Anesthetic Gases except_____________ A. Amyl Nitrite B. Ether C. Nitrous Oxide D. Chloroform E. Chloral Hydrate - Correct Answer E The pulmonary artery is unique because it is the only artery that ____________ A. carried blood rich in oxygen B. carries blood back to the heart. C. carries blood away from the heart. D. carries blood depleted of oxygen E. carries blood away from the lungs. - Correct Answer D Starting too soon is a validated clue of impairment for which of the following tests? A. OLS B. FTN C. WT D. Romberg E. It is not a validated clue. - Correct Answer C How many distinct, validated clues have been established for the finger to nose? A. Three B. Four C. Six D. Eight E. None - Correct Answer E Red blood shot eyes is most likely to be observed in a subject under the influence of _____________ A. Marijuana B. Heroin C. Valium D. Ketamine E. Peyote - Correct Answer A Another word for never cell is ___________ A. dendrite B. synapse C. nucleus D. axon E. neuron - Correct Answer E Which combination of the following drugs is most likely to cause an overlapping effect for HGN? A. Cannabis and LSD B. Cocaine and Heroin C. Valium and Librium D. PCP and Cocaine E. Secobarbital and Ntrious Oxide - Correct Answer D A subject under the influence of Cannabis only will usually exhibit_____________ A. LOC B. HGN C. VGN D. muscular rigidity E. lowered pulse rate - Correct Answer A The drug Psilocybin usually produces ________ A. Nystagmus B. LOC C. elevated pulse D. constricted pupils E. decreased blood pressure. - Correct Answer C Which of the following DRE categories is NOT likely to affect pupil size? A. Hallucinogens B. DA C. NA D. Cannabis E. Stimulants - Correct Answer B You examine a subject that you know is under the combined influence of Heroin and Cocaine and you find that the subjects pulse is 74 bpm. This is an example of the ___________ A. negative effect B. null effect C. additive effect D. antagonistic effect E. overlapping effect - Correct Answer D Which of the following in NOT a divided attention test? A. Finger to Nose B. HGN C. Romberg D. WT E. OLS - Correct Answer B An example of a Hallucinogen is __________ A. ETOH B. COCH C. THC D. MDA E. PCP - Correct Answer D Hash Oil belongs to which DRE drug category? A. Inhalant B. NA C. Cannabis D. Stimulant E. Hallucinogens - Correct Answer C Subjects under the influence of MDMA usually exhibit ______________ A. hypocardia B. bradycardia C. hypotension D. tachycardia E. none of the above - Correct Answer D A subject evaluated is impaired from inhaling model cement glue fumes. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be observed in that subject? A. HGN B. LOC C. elevated pulse D. elevated blood pressure E. Constricted pupils. - Correct Answer E Which of the following DRE drug categories will usually cause the pupils to constrict? A. NA B. Cannabis C. Hallucinogens D. Depressants E. Inhalants - Correct Answer A Bradycardia means ___________ A. unusually slow pulse rate B. irregular pulse rate C. an usually rapid pulse rate D. a weak, but steady pulse E. an unusually strong pulse - Correct Answer A When testifying as a DRE, it helps the case to ____________ A. indicate in your testimony that you were able to form an opinion concerning the type drug used by the subject before the DRE examination was completed. B. bring your DRE manual into court for reference. C. testify on subject matter that was excluded by the court. D. use very little detail when answering why questions by the defense. E. relate your training an experience to the specific categories of drugs involved in the case. - Correct Answer E You examine a subject that you know is under the combined influence of Heroin and Xanax and you find the subject's blood pressure is 110/66. This is an example of ____________ A. synergistic effect B. additive effect C. overlapping effect D. null effect E. antagonistic effect. - Correct Answer B The effects of Marijuana when smoked normally reach their peak in approximately ________ minutes. A. 10-30 B. 30-60 C. 45-60 D. 60-90 E. 90-120 - Correct Answer A You examine a subject that you know is under the influence of Diazdepam and possibly something else. Which of the following would NOT be consistent with Diazepam alone? A. Systolic bp of 112 B. Pupils 3.0 in NTD C. pulse of 56 D. HGN E. All of the above - Correct Answer B The technical term for an abnormally rapid pulse rate is _________ A. emmacardia B. hypocarida C. bradycardia D. myocardia E. tachycardia - Correct Answer E CNS Stimulants are ______________ A. sympathoidetic drugs B. homeopathic drugs C. sympathomimetic drugs D. parasympathoidetic drugs E. parsympathomimetic drugs. - Correct Answer C You examine a subject and observe all of the following: 000 BAC, HGN, no VGN, eyes do not converge, pupils are 7.00 in NTD and 5.0 in direct light, pulse is 98, bp is 148/94, temp is 98.6, subject complains of dizziness and nausea and a sticky residue is found on the subjects fingers and upper lip. Subject is badly impaired on all divided attention tests. In your opinion, the subject is under the influence of____________ A. DA B. Depressant and Hallucinogen C. DA and Cannabis D. Inhalant E. Hallucinogen - Correct Answer D You examine a subject that you know is under the combined influence of Marijuana and Cocaine and the subject does not exhibit HGN. This is an example of _____________. A. additive effect B. null effect C. overlapping effect D. negative effect E. antagonistic effect. - Correct Answer B In the 1984 Johns Hopkins Lab study, which of the substances listed below was NOT administered to the volunteer subjects? A. Valium B. a placebo C. Secobarbital D. Marijuana E. Heroin - Correct Answer E A subject under the influence of Heroin usually will NOT exhibit _____________ A. hypotension B. bradycardia C. piloerection D. ptosis E. miosis - Correct Answer C The first step in the DRE three step determination process of the drug influence evaluation is __________ A. determine whether the impairment is drug related or medically related. B. use proven procedures to determine the category of drugs causing impairment. C. begin an extensive physical exam D. verify that the subject is impaired, but that the BAC is not consistent with the impairment. E. Withdraw blood for lab testing. - Correct Answer D Which of the following drugs is considered a DA? A. Morphine B. Zolpidem C. Cocaine D. Xanax E. Ketamine - Correct Answer E You examine a subject that is impaired by Xanax and possibly something else. Which of the following indicators would NOT be consistent with Xanax alone? A. BP of 118/66 B. LOC C. pulse 58 D. 3.5 mm pupil size in DL E. All of the above would be consistent with Xanax alone. - Correct Answer E Which of the following usually will be present with a subject under the influence of a combination of a NA and a Depressant? A.Tachydardia B. Hypertension C. Mydriasis D. Eyes will be able to converge E. Nystagmus will be present - Correct Answer E The drug Desoxyn will usually cause ____________ A Miosis B. HGN C. Mydriasis will be present D. Eyes will be able to converge E. Nystagmus will be present - Correct Answer C Which of the following is NOT likely to be observed in a subject under the influence of Cannabis? A. Elevated body temp B. LOC C. elevated blood pressure D. Dilated pupils E. Elevated pulse rate. - Correct Answer A The drug Ketmaine usually causes___________ A. miosis B. lowered blood pressure C. ptosis D. nystagmus E. lowered body temp - Correct Answer D You examine a subject that you know is under the influence of PCP and possibly something else. Which of the following would NOT be consistent with PCP alone? A. Body Temp of 99.7 B. pupils of 7.5 mm in room light and 8.5 mm in NTD. C. HGN, with an onset of 35 degrees. D. Pulse rate of 98 E. All of the above are consistent with PCP alone. - Correct Answer B The Drug Dronabinol (Marinol) is ____________ A. manufactured by processing Marijuana Buds. B. a synthetic form of Delta9-THC C. a pharmaceutical combination of two Barbiturates D. prescribed to treat asthma. E. the chemical name for Hash Oil. - Correct Answer B The technical term for grinding of the teeth is ____________ A. bruxism B. ptosis C. insufflation D. mydriasis E. miosis - Correct Answer A You are called to the witness stand as a DRE and the defense immediately states it will stipulate to your expertise. However, the prosecutor insists on questioning you about your training, experience, independent study, etc. What is the prosecutor likely trying to accomplish? A. Ensure the admissibility of your evidence. B. Establish the validity of the DEC program. C. Enhance the weight of your evidence D. Convince the defense to change the plea to guilty E. Reduce opportunities for the defense to challenge your observations during cross examination. - Correct Answer C A subject under the influence of an Inhalant whose blood pressure is lowered, but has an elevate pulse rate, is most likely to have used _______________ A. an anesthetic gas B. reagent solvent C. an aerosol D. a volatile solvent E. propellant gas. - Correct Answer A Only the ____________ can determine whether a witness is qualified to testify as an expert. A. prosecution B. defense C. chief of police D. state's attorney E. court - Correct Answer E PCP's observable effects generally last approximately _________ hours? A. one B. two to three C. four to six D. seven to eight E. nine to ten - Correct Answer C Which of the following is NOT a typical effect of a DA? A. tachycardia B. muscle flaccidity C. sensory distortions D. blank stare E. increased pain threshold. - Correct Answer B Which of the following drugs would you NOT expect to find listed in the PDR? A. Dilaudid B. Codeine C. Heroin D. Percodan E. Fentanyl - Correct Answer C Which of the following is NOT a validated clue for the OLS test? A. Putting foot down. B. Swaying C. Using arms for balance D. Pointing toe up E. Hopping - Correct Answer D Sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves are the two nerve groups within which subsystem? A. Striated muscle nerves B. Autonomic nervous system C. Sensory nerves D. Voluntary nerves E. Afferent nerves - Correct Answer B In a blood pressure measurement, the higher number is the _____ pressure. A. subordinate B. diatonic C. isobaric D. carotid E. systolic - Correct Answer E. Piloerection is most likely to be observed in a subject under the influence of _____. A. Hashish B. LSD C. Crack D. PCP E. Heroin - Correct Answer B The drug Adderall is ______________ A. CNS Depressant B. analog of PCP C. Hallucinogen D. synthetic form of THC E. CNS Stimulant - Correct Answer E