CME Certified Federal Medical Examiner

Category - Driver Identification and History

Why is it important to ask a person who has given negative responses to health history questions about any supplements taken?
  1. Supplements may affect the mental well-being of a person.
  2. Supplements give insight on any possible cardiovascular diseases.
  3. Persons may not consider supplements as medications and are unaware of their implications.
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: C - Persons may not consider supplements as medications and are unaware of their implications.

According to FMCSA guidelines, the medical examiner must discuss any possible OTC medications or supplements they take even if they provided negative responses to the health history questions. Supplements are considered medications and many of them may have effect on the person’s ability to drive safely.
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