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CME Certified Federal Medical Examiner

Category - Documentation of Ancillary Information

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For which one of the following health conditions is a sleep study needed as ancillary information to be included in the medical examination for CMV drivers?

Stage-3 hypertension
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Explanation

Answer: D - Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

As per FMCSA guidelines,one of the conditions to certify a person with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is that successful resolution of apneas is confirmed by repeated sleep studies during the course of treatment.In this regard, sleep studies are essential ancillary information for the certification decision by the medical examiner.

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