DRE Impairment Recognition 2

Question 1

During the DRE evaluation, a subject's pulse rate is 108 bpm, blood pressure is 145/90, and body temperature is 99.8°F. These findings are MOST consistent with which drug category?

Accepted Answer

CNS Stimulants

Answer

CNS stimulants elevate pulse, blood pressure, and body temperature due to sympathomimetic effects.

Question 2

A subject evaluated under the DRE protocol displays muscle rigidity, repetitive body movements, and eyelid tremors. Which drug category is MOST likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Phencyclidine (PCP)

Answer

PCP is known to cause muscle rigidity, repetitive movements, and eyelid tremors as hallmark signs.

Question 3

Which of the following is the CORRECT order of the 12-step DRE evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Interview of arresting officer, Preliminary exam, Eye exams, Vital signs

Answer

The DRE protocol begins with the breath test, then the arresting officer interview, preliminary exam, and eye exams in that order.

Question 4

A DRE observes that a subject's pupils measure 9 mm in a room with normal lighting. This finding is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Mydriasis

Answer

Mydriasis refers to abnormally dilated pupils; 9 mm in normal lighting indicates significant dilation.

Question 5

During the Romberg Balance test, a subject estimates 30 seconds as 18 seconds and sways significantly. An internal clock running FASTER than normal is MOST associated with which drug category?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis

Answer

Cannabis users typically have an internal clock that runs fast, causing them to underestimate elapsed time.

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DRE Impairment Recognition 2