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Impairment Recognition Flashcards

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  1. A DRE evaluates a subject whose pulse is 130 bpm, has profuse sweating, bruxism (teeth grinding), and constricted or normal pupils. Which category is MOST consistent?

    Answer: CNS Stimulants

    CNS stimulants frequently cause elevated heart rate, sweating, and bruxism with pupils that may appear normal or dilated.

  2. Vertical Gaze Nystagmus (VGN) is MOST closely associated with which drug category?

    Answer: Dissociative Anesthetics and high-dose CNS Depressants

    VGN is most commonly associated with high doses of dissociative anesthetics (such as PCP) and high doses of CNS depressants.

  3. During a DRE evaluation, a subject exhibits blank stare, analgesia (no response to pain), and a normal to elevated pulse. Which category does this BEST indicate?

    Answer: Phencyclidine (PCP)

    PCP produces a characteristic blank stare, insensitivity to pain, and variable pulse as dissociative effects dominate.

  4. A subject smells of chemical solvent, has bloodshot eyes, disoriented speech, and residue around the nose and mouth. The DRE should consider which category?

    Answer: Inhalants

    Chemical odor, perioral residue, bloodshot eyes, and disorientation are hallmark signs of inhalant use.

  5. Which of the following pupil sizes is considered NORMAL in average room lighting during a DRE evaluation?

    Answer: 3.0–6.5 mm

    Normal pupil size in average room lighting is generally accepted as 3.0 to 6.5 mm in the DRE program.

  6. In the context of the DRE program, what does the term 'matrix' refer to?

    Answer: A grid showing which signs and symptoms are associated with each drug category

    The DRE matrix is a reference grid correlating specific signs and symptoms (pulse, pupils, temperature, etc.) to each of the seven drug categories.

  7. A subject undergoing DRE evaluation has dilated pupils in all three lighting conditions (near total darkness, room light, and direct light). This finding is MOST consistent with:

    Answer: CNS Stimulants or Hallucinogens

    Dilated pupils across all lighting conditions suggest the influence of CNS stimulants or hallucinogens, which override normal pupillary constriction.