CME Certified Federal Medical Examiner

Category - Physical Examination and Evaluation

When performing a neurological examination on a driver, the examiner could appropriately ask each of the following questions EXCEPT:
  1. Do you ever have episodes of fainting or dizziness?
  2. Do you have episodes of altered consciousness?
  3. Do you have experience with hallucinogenic drugs?
  4. Do you have a history of brain injury or illness?
Explanation
Answer: C - Do you have experience with hallucinogenic drugs?

When performing a neurological exam, a medical examiner should ask the following questions: Do you have episodes of fainting or dizziness? Do you have episodes of loss of or altered consciousness? Do you have a history of brain illnesses or injuries? Do you have seizures, epilepsy, or do you take anticonvulsant medications? Do you have a history of stroke with residual paralysis? Do you have spinal injury with residual paralysis? While drug use is a significant consideration for certification, it is not an appropriate question during a neurological exam.
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