The minimum waiting period following PCI is:
(Ans- 1 week
The minimum waiting period after pacemaker implantation is:
(Ans- 1 month
The maximum
... [Show More] thoracic aneurysm size allowable for certification is:
(Ans- 3.5 cm
After heart replacement surgery the minimum waiting period is:
(Ans- 1 year
After heart transplant surgery the maximum certification period is:
(Ans- 6 months
For mild aortic stenosis, how often should an echocardiogram be repeated? (Ans- 5 years
For moderate aortic stenosis, how often should an echocardiogram be repeated?
(Ans- 1-2 years
What is the waiting period for pacemaker implantation related to syncope? (Ans- 3 months
The waiting period following CABG is:
(Ans- 3 months
Anticoagulation for a cardiac condition may be certified up to:
(Ans- 1 year
Anticoagulation for a neurologic condition may be certified up to:
(Ans- DO NOT CERTIFY
What is the minimum LVEF for certification with respect to any cardiovascular condition?
(Ans- >40%
The minimum waiting period after surgical repair of an AAA is:
(Ans- 3 months
The maximum certification after surgical repair of an AAA is:
(Ans- 1 year
The maximum certification of a patient with CHF is:
(Ans- 1 year
Drivers should exercise to a minimum of ___ MET on stress test.
(Ans- 6 MET
For drivers on coumadin, how often should they have their INR rechecked? (Ans- monthly
What is the waiting period for an implanted cardiac defibrillator?
(Ans- NONE. DO NOT CERTIFY
What is the waiting period for WPW with a fib?
(Ans- NONE. DO NOT CERTIFY
What is the waiting period for stable angina?
(Ans- 3 months
What is the waiting period following MI?
(Ans- 2 months
What is the waiting period for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
(Ans- NONE. DO NOT CERTIFY
How often should a patient go for ETT following an MI?
(Ans- 2 years
How often should a patient go for ETT following PCI?
(Ans- 3-6 months following procedure and 2 years thereafter
How often should a patient go for ETT following CABG?
(Ans- 5 years after procedure, and annually thereafter
Abdominal aneurysms greater than ___ cm are disqualifying
(Ans- 5 cm
The maximum period any driver with a cardiovascular condition should be certified is:
(Ans- 1 year
How long can a driver with stable angina be certified for?
(Ans- 1 year
An increase in what aneurysm size over a 6 month period is disqualifying? (Ans- 0.5 cm
What is the waiting period following a pulmonary embolism?
(Ans- 3 months
What is the maximum certification for a driver following AV valve surgery? (Ans- 1 year
Drivers with IDDM must present glucose monitoring for how long to their treating clinician?
(Ans- 3 months
What is the maximum certification for a driver with peripheral neuropathy? (Ans- NONE. DO NOT CERTIFY
What is the maximum certification for a driver with non-insulin dependent diabetes?
(Ans- 1 year
If glucose is detected on UA, what is the appropriate next step?
(Ans- Blood glucose level
How does the FMCA define severe hypoglycemia?
(Ans- episode involving coma, seizure, loss of consciousness, or requiring assistance from another person.
What is the maximum certification interval for a driver with nephropathy? (Ans- 2 years
What must be included on a driver urinalysis?
(Ans- specific gravity, protein, blood, and glucose
What is the maximum certification for drivers with a history of marijuana use, or a drug test positive for marijuana?
(Ans- Marijuana use is disqualifying. Drivers must undergo a substance abuse medical assessment and any associated rehab.
Marijuana is a schedule ___ drug.
(Ans- Schedule 1
How may a driver with a history of alcoholism be certified?
(Ans- Completion of counseling/treatment and not with any alcohol related disorders
A breath alcohol level of ___ renders a driver disqualified.
(Ans- 0.02% [Show Less]