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Evaluation Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A DRE subject's nasal area shows redness and irritation, and their speech is slurred and thick-tongued. Which drug category MOST fits this presentation?

    Answer: Inhalants

    Inhalants commonly cause nasal and oral irritation along with slurred speech due to the volatile solvents inhaled through the nose and mouth.

  2. Under IACP DRE standards, what is the minimum number of HGN clues (out of 6) that must be present to consider HGN a positive indicator of impairment?

    Answer: 4

    NHTSA/IACP standards indicate that four or more HGN clues out of a possible six are a reliable indicator of impairment.

  3. When a DRE subject exhibits droopy eyelids (ptosis), slow and slurred speech, and very constricted pupils, which drug category is MOST implicated?

    Answer: Narcotic analgesics

    Narcotic analgesics classically cause ptosis, slow speech, and miosis (very constricted pupils) due to opioid receptor activation.

  4. The DRE protocol requires that blood pressure be measured in which unit of measurement?

    Answer: Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)

    Blood pressure is measured and recorded in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), expressed as systolic over diastolic (e.g., 120/80 mmHg).

  5. A subject evaluated by a DRE displays open-eye nystagmus (the eyes oscillate spontaneously without stimulus). This finding is MOST associated with:

    Answer: Phencyclidine (PCP)

    Spontaneous or resting nystagmus—eyes jerking without any stimulus—is a hallmark indicator of phencyclidine (PCP) and other dissociative anesthetics.

  6. In the DRE evaluation process, what is the purpose of Step 2, the interview of the arresting officer?

    Answer: To gather preliminary behavioral and driving observations before examining the subject

    The arresting officer interview provides the DRE with preliminary observations of the subject's driving behavior, demeanor, and any statements made prior to the evaluation.

  7. A DRE observes that a subject's conjunctiva (whites of the eyes) are bloodshot and watery, and there is a strong odor of burnt plant material. Which drug category is MOST consistent?

    Answer: Cannabis

    Bloodshot and watery conjunctiva combined with the odor of burnt cannabis are classic signs of cannabis use.