Physical Qualification Standards and Advisory Criteria - Drug Abuse and Alcoholism

Question 1

Physical findings that may suggest substance abuse problem

Answer 1

Tremor

Enlarged liver

Question 2

When are drivers required to be drug/alcohol tested?

Answer 2

Pre-employment (drugs only)
Post-accident for all fatal crashes and moving violations
Reasonable suspicion
Randomly
Return-to-duty following violation

Question 3

A driver with a history of alcholism can be certified for 2 years if…

Answer 3

No residual disqualifying physical impairment
Successfully completed counseling and/or treatment
No current disqualifying alcohol related disorders

Question 4

Who reviews and interprets drug tests?

Answer 4

A physician who is certified as a medical review officer (MRO)

Question 5

All urine specimens for drug testing are tested for..

Answer 5

Marijuana
Cocaine
Amphetamines
Opiates
PCP

Question 6

To be returned to safety-sensitive duties following a failed drug test, a driver must…

Answer 6

Be evaluated by a substance abuse professional (SAP)
Comply with recommended rehabilitation
Have a negative result on a return-to-duty drug test

Question 7

Can a driver using methadone be certified

Answer 7

No, regardless of the reason for the prescription

Question 8

Can a driver be certified if using marijuana even in a state that allows for medicinal use?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

Drugs that have no currently accepted medical use in the US, have a high abuse potential, and are not considered safe, even under medical supervision

Answer 9

Schedule I

Question 10

How many schedules of controlled substances are there?

Answer 10

5

Question 11

What schedule drug is marijuana?

Answer 11

Schedule I

Question 12

These drugs have currently accepted medical uses but have a high abuse potential that may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Includes opioids, depressants, and amphetamines.

Answer 12

Schedule II