DRE 7-Day School Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT a validated clue for the OLS test?
Putting foot down
Swaying
Using arms to balance
Pointing toe up
Hopping
Correct Answer
Pointing toe up
Question 2
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
Low diastolic pressure
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,Question 3
Bradycardia means what?
an unusually slow pulse rate
an irregular pulse rate
a usually rapid heart rate
a weak, but steady, pulse rate
a usually strong pulse rate
Correct Answer
An unusually slow pulse rate
Question 4
The drug Desoxyn will usually cause ____________
A .mydriasis
B. nystagmus
C. Mydriasis will be present
D. Eyes will be able to converge
E. Nystagmus will be present
Correct Answer
Mydriasis
Question 5
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?
Ensure the admissibility of your training evidence
Establish the validity of the DEC program
Enhance the weight of your evidence
Convince the defense to change the plea to guilty
Reduce opportunities for the defense to challenge your observations during cross-
examination
Correct Answer
Enhance the weight of your evidence
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,Question 6
In a blood pressure measurement, the higher number is the (blank) pressure
subordinate
diatonic
isobaric
carotid
systolic
Correct Answer
Systolic
Question 7
The drug Ritalin is an example of a
Hallucinogen
CNS Depressant
Narcotic Analgesic
CNS Stimulant
Dissociative Anesthetic
Correct Answer
CNS Stimulant
Question 8
Which of the following usually will be present with a subject under the influence of a
combination of Narcotic Analgesic and a CNS Depressant?
Tachycardia will be present
Hypertension will be present
Mydriasis will be present
Eyes will be able to converge
Nystagmus will be present
Correct Answer
Nystagmus will be present
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, Question 9
Which combination of the following drugs is most likely to cause an overlapping
effect for HGN
Cannabis and LSD
Cocaine and Heroin
Valium and Librium
PCP and Cocaine
Secobarbital and Nitrous Oxide
Correct Answer
PCP and Cocaine
Question 10
LSD produces signs and symptoms that are closest to those produced by
A. THC
B. ETOH
C. GHB
D. MDMA
E. PCP
Correct Answer
MDMA
Question 11
Which of the following drugs do NOT cause nystagmus?
Barbiturates
Fentanyl
Nitrous Oxide
PCP
Alcohol
Correct Answer
Fentanyl
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Correct Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT a validated clue for the OLS test?
Putting foot down
Swaying
Using arms to balance
Pointing toe up
Hopping
Correct Answer
Pointing toe up
Question 2
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
Low diastolic pressure
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,Question 3
Bradycardia means what?
an unusually slow pulse rate
an irregular pulse rate
a usually rapid heart rate
a weak, but steady, pulse rate
a usually strong pulse rate
Correct Answer
An unusually slow pulse rate
Question 4
The drug Desoxyn will usually cause ____________
A .mydriasis
B. nystagmus
C. Mydriasis will be present
D. Eyes will be able to converge
E. Nystagmus will be present
Correct Answer
Mydriasis
Question 5
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?
Ensure the admissibility of your training evidence
Establish the validity of the DEC program
Enhance the weight of your evidence
Convince the defense to change the plea to guilty
Reduce opportunities for the defense to challenge your observations during cross-
examination
Correct Answer
Enhance the weight of your evidence
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,Question 6
In a blood pressure measurement, the higher number is the (blank) pressure
subordinate
diatonic
isobaric
carotid
systolic
Correct Answer
Systolic
Question 7
The drug Ritalin is an example of a
Hallucinogen
CNS Depressant
Narcotic Analgesic
CNS Stimulant
Dissociative Anesthetic
Correct Answer
CNS Stimulant
Question 8
Which of the following usually will be present with a subject under the influence of a
combination of Narcotic Analgesic and a CNS Depressant?
Tachycardia will be present
Hypertension will be present
Mydriasis will be present
Eyes will be able to converge
Nystagmus will be present
Correct Answer
Nystagmus will be present
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, Question 9
Which combination of the following drugs is most likely to cause an overlapping
effect for HGN
Cannabis and LSD
Cocaine and Heroin
Valium and Librium
PCP and Cocaine
Secobarbital and Nitrous Oxide
Correct Answer
PCP and Cocaine
Question 10
LSD produces signs and symptoms that are closest to those produced by
A. THC
B. ETOH
C. GHB
D. MDMA
E. PCP
Correct Answer
MDMA
Question 11
Which of the following drugs do NOT cause nystagmus?
Barbiturates
Fentanyl
Nitrous Oxide
PCP
Alcohol
Correct Answer
Fentanyl
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