Module 4: HTN(100% Correct answers)
stage 1 HTN correct answers140-159/90-99
date of expiration for stage 1 HTN correct answers1 year
recertification for stage 1 HTN correct answers1 year if BP < 140/90
one time, 3 months cert if BP < 141-159/91-99
stage 2 HTN correct answers160-170/100-109
date of expiration for stage 2 HTN correct answersone time certificate for 3 months
recertification for stage 2 HTN correct answers1 year from date of exam if BP < 140/90
stage 3 HTN correct answers> 180/110
what to do if a patient has stage 3 HTN correct answersdisqualify for 3 months, then qualify in 6
month intervals
date of expiration for stage 3 HTN correct answers6 months from exam date if BP < 140/90
recertification for stage 3 HTN correct answers6 months if BP < 140/90
A 56 y/o male driver was seen 2-13-13 for a new certification. He was disqualified due to BP
186/114. Subsequent work up revealed reno-vascular hypertension, corrected with surgery 9-17-
13. He returns for certification 11-25-13 with BP 138/86, exam otherwise unremarkable. He
brings all supporting hospital discharge summaries and note from his surgeon that he is able to
drive. What is the correct disposition of this case? correct answersDisqualify until waiting period
of 3 mos. Then qualified for one year.
A BP of 140/90 should be confirmed with a second reading during the examination. Which of
the following statements is false: correct answersIf the second reading is less than 140/90, the
medical examiner may choose to certify for up to 2 years, even if the driver is taking anti-
hypertensive medications.
Concerning drivers with hypertension: correct answersA driver disqualified for stage 3
hypertension may be recertified for 6 months if BP is less than 140/90 and medications are well
tolerated.
Using current FMCSA guidelines a driver with a BP reading of 180/112: correct answersIs
disqualified. Once the BP comes down to below 140/90, may be recertified for 6 months.
A 3 month certificate: correct answersIs issued for the first time a driver exhibits stage 2
hypertension.
stage 1 HTN correct answers140-159/90-99
date of expiration for stage 1 HTN correct answers1 year
recertification for stage 1 HTN correct answers1 year if BP < 140/90
one time, 3 months cert if BP < 141-159/91-99
stage 2 HTN correct answers160-170/100-109
date of expiration for stage 2 HTN correct answersone time certificate for 3 months
recertification for stage 2 HTN correct answers1 year from date of exam if BP < 140/90
stage 3 HTN correct answers> 180/110
what to do if a patient has stage 3 HTN correct answersdisqualify for 3 months, then qualify in 6
month intervals
date of expiration for stage 3 HTN correct answers6 months from exam date if BP < 140/90
recertification for stage 3 HTN correct answers6 months if BP < 140/90
A 56 y/o male driver was seen 2-13-13 for a new certification. He was disqualified due to BP
186/114. Subsequent work up revealed reno-vascular hypertension, corrected with surgery 9-17-
13. He returns for certification 11-25-13 with BP 138/86, exam otherwise unremarkable. He
brings all supporting hospital discharge summaries and note from his surgeon that he is able to
drive. What is the correct disposition of this case? correct answersDisqualify until waiting period
of 3 mos. Then qualified for one year.
A BP of 140/90 should be confirmed with a second reading during the examination. Which of
the following statements is false: correct answersIf the second reading is less than 140/90, the
medical examiner may choose to certify for up to 2 years, even if the driver is taking anti-
hypertensive medications.
Concerning drivers with hypertension: correct answersA driver disqualified for stage 3
hypertension may be recertified for 6 months if BP is less than 140/90 and medications are well
tolerated.
Using current FMCSA guidelines a driver with a BP reading of 180/112: correct answersIs
disqualified. Once the BP comes down to below 140/90, may be recertified for 6 months.
A 3 month certificate: correct answersIs issued for the first time a driver exhibits stage 2
hypertension.
