be certified but may be eligible for a diabetes exemption
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A) A driver with diabetes who uses insulin does not meet
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the minimum requirements of 49 CFR Part 391.41
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B) The most important concert related to medication use for
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treating diabetes is hyperglycemia
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C) Peripheral neuropathy is not a disqualifying condition
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D) Diabetes is not a coronary heart disease (CHD) equivalent
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condition - correct answer A) The greatest risk for
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medication use for drivers with diabetes in hypoglycemia,
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not hyperglycemia. Peripheral neuropathy is disqualifying
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condition. Diabetes is a CHD equivalent condition.
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What is the recommended certification interval for a driver
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with diabetes mellituse who does not use insulin?
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A) Three months
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,B) Six months
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C) One year
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D) Two years - correct answer C) Drivers with non-insulin
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dependent diabetes should be certified for a maximum of
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one year
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A diabetes exemption may be issued by:
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A) An endocrinologist
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B) The Medical Examiner
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C) The driver's personal physician
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D) The FMCSA - correct answer D) Only the FMCSA can
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grant exemptions
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A driver with diabetes mellliktus who uses insulin is
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determined to be otherwise medically qualified. The
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medical examiner must indicate that a diabetes exemption
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is required on the :
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A) Medical Examination Report status section and Medical
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Examiners Certificate
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B) Letter to the FMCSA
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C) Employer authorization form
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, D) Endocrinology consultation form - correct answer A)
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Exemption requirements must be noted on the Medical
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Examination Report status section and the Medical
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Examiners Certificate
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If glucose is detected on urinalysis in a driver with no
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history of diabetes, an appropriate next step is:
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A) Endocrinology consultation
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B) One year clearance and recommendation to see personal
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physician
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C) Fingerstick or blood glucose determination
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D) Temporary disqualification - correct answer C) The
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medical examiner should first determine blood glucose and
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then make an appropriate certification determination and
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referral
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Drivers with a history of _____________ severe
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hypoglycemic reactions in the past year or _____________
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severe hypoglycemic reactions in the past five years should
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not be certifed.
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A) one, three
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B) one, two
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C) two, three
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