primary etiologic factor of COPD is a.cigarette smoking b. morbid obesity c. sedentary lifestyle d. mitral valve prolapse {Ans: A}examiner can only certify a driver with corrective lenses for up to 1 year per FMSCA {Ans: false}does the driver meet the standards for certification? audiometric results = Rt ear 30,45,40 Lt ear 45,45,35 {Ans: Yes}driver status-post elective PCI can return after completing one week waiting period and initialy be certified for 6 months if a. has approval/clearance from cardio b. only minor complications and has clearance c. not currently on meds that cause dizziness or hypotension and has clearance d.driver has no complications, is asymptomatic, tolerates meds and has clearance from cardio {Ans: D}which of the following otic disease are automatically disqualifying? a. otitis media b. otitis externa c. meniere's d. BPPV {Ans: C}2 years post TIA which normal exam and has clearance from euro. what findings would disqualify a. ace inhibitor for htn b.antihyperlipidemic for cholesterol c. beta blocker for htn d. anticoagulant {Ans: D}