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| What is the waiting period after MI? |
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| What is the max certification for BP 140-159/90-99? |
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| what is the max certification for BP 160-179/100-109? |
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| 3 months - once. Hypertension Rx warranted. Refer to PCP. |
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| What is the waiting period for CPAP? |
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| What is the waiting period after surgical intervention for OSA? |
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| If you suspect sleep apnea, how long can you certify for after referal to PCP/Sleep study? |
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| What is the waiting period after CABG? |
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| What is the waiting period after pacemaker for AV bloc/sinus node dysfunction? |
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| What is the waiting period after pacemaker for neurocardiogenic syncope? |
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| What is the waiting period after cerebellar or brainstem stroke? |
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| What is the waiting period after cortical or subcortical stroke? |
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| What is the waiting period for seizure due to fever or systemic concerns? |
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| What is the waiting period for seizure due to unprovoked or unknown cause? |
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| What is the waiting period after traumatic brain injury without seizure? |
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| What is the waiting period after CABG? |
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| What is the waiting period after TBI mild (patient is unconscious less than 30 min) w/early (1st week) seizure? |
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| What is the waiting period for moderate (pt unconscious for 30min-24 hours) w/early seizures (1st week)? |
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| What is the waiting period for epilepsy and what defines this diagnosis? |
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| 10 years, 2 unprovoked seizures. |
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| What is the waiting period for benign positional vertigo? |
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| What is the waiting period after major depressive episode? |
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| 6 months. Must be symptom free and compliant with treatment program. Suicidal thoughts or active psychosis is a disqualification. |
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| What is the waiting period after suicide attempt, manic episode, or severe depression? |
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| What is the max length of time a patient can be left in "determination pending" status? |
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| When is an exam labeled, "incomplete examination?" |
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| When a driver walks out during an exam. |
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| Is monocular vision disqualifying? |
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| Is unstable proliferative retinopathy disqualifying? |
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| Is inadequate hearing (even with hearing aids) disqualifying? |
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| Is uncontrolled vertigo disqualifying? |
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| is meniere's disease disqualifying? |
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| Is chronic cough with cough syncope disqualifying? |
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| Is respiratory failure a disqualifying condition? |
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| Is uncontrolled sleep apnea disqulifying? |
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| Is o2 therapy disqualifying? |
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| Is CVD likely to cause syncope, dyspnea, collapse or heart failure disqualifying? |
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| Is implantable cardioverter-defib disqualifying? |
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| Is narcolepsy disqualifying |
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| Is a motor neuron disease, such as ALS, disqualifying? |
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| Is huntington's disease disqualifying? |
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| Is wilson's Disease disqualifying? |
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| Is a current dx of alcoholism disqualifying? |
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| Is active psychosis disqualifying? |
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| Is schizophrenia disqualifying? |
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| Is active psychosis disqualifying? |
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| Is dementia disqualifying? |
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| Is suicidal ideation disqualifying? |
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| Is a CNS malignant tumor disqualifying? |
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| Are migraines causing a neurological deficit such as blurred vision disqualifying? |
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| If protein is found in urine, what is a prudent next step? |
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| Assess history for likely causes, such as fever, strenuous activity, diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, htn, certain drugs, RA, UTI. If none, repeat dipstick another day. If persistent, 25 hour urine protein or urine protein-creatinine ratio. |
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| What is max cert for someone with insulin controlled diabetes with an exemption? |
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| Are CMV drivers able to use medical marijuana? |
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| No. There is no such thing under federal law. |
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| If a medication is not specifically listed as disqualifying, but the ME thinks it may pose a risk? |
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