vision requirements
(Ans- 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes
peripheral vision
(Ans- 70 degrees
Federal exemption for monocular vision: can
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(Ans- 1 year
hearing requirements
(Ans- whisper at not less than 5 feet better ear, or average hearing loss no greater than 40 dB at 500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000 Hz.
name 4 otic conditions that are automatic DQs
(Ans- Meniere's, uncontrolled vertigo, labyrinthine fistula, nonfunctioning labyrinth
Max cert period for Syncope
(Ans- 1 year (needs neurologist clearance)
Post MI drivers can be certified for 1 year with all 5 of these criteria: (almost the same criteria for post CABG) (first 4 also apply for CHF drivers)
(Ans-
1. Asymptomatic
2. Tolerating meds
3. Satisfactory ETT with workload capacity of 6 METs (has to have this biennially)
4. LVEF >=40%
5. No ST depression on ECG - for post CABG this one is replaced by completely healed sternal incision
Stable angina: max cert period
(Ans- 1 year
minimum waiting period post CABG
(Ans- 3 months
Min waiting period for post heart transplant
(Ans- 1 year
Max cert period for post heart transplant
(Ans- 6 months
Min waiting period post PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention)
(Ans- 1 week
Min waiting period for pacemaker implantation for sinus node dysfunction (Ans- 1 month
Min waiting period for pacemaker implantation for neurocardiogenic syncope or hypersensitive carotid sinus with syncope
(Ans- 3 months
Min waiting period post AAA repair
(Ans- 3 months
Max cert period for being on anticoagulation for a CV condition
(Ans- 1 year
3 criteria for certification if patient on anticoagulation for a CV condition (Ans-
1. Stable on meds for 1 month
2. Provide copy of INR at exam
3. Have INR checked and monitored at least monthly
True or false: driver on anticoagulation for CVA can be certified for max 1 year
(Ans- False. Should not be certified due to high risk of bleeding
5 reasons to DQ a driver with AAA
(Ans-
1. Symptomatic
2. AAA >5cm
3. AAA 4-5 cm and does not have clearance from a cardiologist
4. AAA increased in size 0.5cm in 6 months
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