HTN

Question 1

The purpose of the one-time, 3-month certificate fo HTN

Answer 1

allow the driver with high BP that is an absolute
indication for antihypertensive drug therapy to continue to drive while taking steps to lower the elevated BP.

“One-time” means you cannot issue consecutive 3-month certificates for BP greater than 140/90.
It does not mean once in a lifetime.

Question 2

For the driver with high BP or hypertension to maintain continuous certification, the driver must ___________

Answer 2

demonstrate at examination BP at or less than 140/90.

Question 3

Stage&1 Hypertension Range

Answer 3

greater than or equal to 140/90 and less than 160/100.

Question 4

The driver who is disqualified for the presence of high BP/uncontrolled hypertension should not be
considered for recertification until the BP is stabilized at __________

Answer 4

less than or equal to 140/90.

Treatment should be well tolerated before considering certifying a driver with a history of stage 3 hypertension.

Question 5

Stage1 Hypertension max cert

Answer 5

Maximum certification period — 1 year OR one time for 3 months

Recommend to certify for 1 year if:
It is the first examination at which the driver has BP equivalent to stage 1 hypertension and the driver:
• Has no history of hypertension.
• Does not use antihypertensive medication to control
BP.

Recommend to certify one time for 3 months if:
The driver has:
• A 1-year certificate for untreated stage 1 hypertension.
• Not been prescribed antihypertensive medication to control high BP.

Question 6

HTN disqualifications

Answer 6

Recommend not to certify if:
The driver has:
• A one-time, 3-month certificate for elevated BP or hypertension and BP greater than 140/90.
• A history of stage 3 hypertension and BP greater than 140/90.
• BP greater than or equal to 180/110, regardless of any other considerations.

Question 7

The driver who is disqualified for stage 1 hypertension may be recertified for 1 year if BP is lowered to
less than ___________

Answer 7

140/90

Question 8

The driver who is disqualified for stage 3 hypertension may be recertified for ___________ if BP is lowered to
less than 140/90 and medications are well tolerated.

Answer 8

6 months

Question 9

The driver who is disqualified for stage 3 hypertension may be recertified for 6 months if BP is lowered to
less than 140/90 and medications are well tolerated.

Answer 9

x

Question 10

Stage 2 Hypertension Range

Answer 10

160/100 –> 180/110.

Question 11

Stage 2 Hypertension max certification

Answer 11

Maximum certification period — One time for 3 months

S2: 160/100 –> 180/110.

Question 12

Stage 3 Hypertension range

Answer 12

greater than or equal to 180/110.

Question 13

Stage 3 Hypertension Max certification

Answer 13

Maximum certification period — 6 months with history of stage 3 hypertension