CME Certified Federal Medical Examiner

Category - Risk Assessment

A driver presents with superficial phlebitis. Upon examination, the medical examiner should evaluate for evidence of:
  1. Hearing impairment.
  2. Deep-vein thrombosis.
  3. Vertigo.
  4. Alcoholism.
Explanation
Answer: B - Deep-vein thrombosis.

Superficial phlebitis is a benign condition. However, deep-vein thrombosis is frequently a coexisting condition and medical examiners should assess the driver for deep-vein thrombosis (DVT).
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