DRE Impairment Recognition 3

Question 1

When conducting the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test, at what angle from center is the DRE evaluating for onset of nystagmus prior to 45 degrees?

Accepted Answer

30 degrees

Answer

Onset of nystagmus before 45 degrees from center is a key HGN clue, typically occurring around 30 degrees in impaired individuals.

Question 2

A subject evaluated by a DRE has a body temperature of 95.2°F. This finding of hypothermia is MOST associated with which drug category?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic Analgesics

Answer

Narcotic analgesics can cause hypothermia due to their CNS depressant effects on thermoregulation.

Question 3

During a DRE evaluation, a subject's conjunctivae appear red, pulse is 90 bpm, and the subject reports time as moving slowly. Which category does this BEST support?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis

Answer

Cannabis commonly causes reddened conjunctivae, a mildly elevated pulse, and a slow internal clock (time distortion).

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven drug categories recognized in the DRE program?

Accepted Answer

Antidepressants

Answer

Antidepressants are not one of the seven DRE drug categories; the program does not include a specific antidepressant category.

Question 5

A DRE officer notices a subject is drooling, has a slow pulse of 52 bpm, constricted pupils, and is extremely drowsy. Which drug category is MOST likely?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic Analgesics

Answer

Narcotic analgesics classically produce miosis (constricted pupils), decreased pulse, drowsiness, and drooling.

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DRE Impairment Recognition 3