A 43-Year-Old Male Presents for Examination for the Purpose of Re-Certification

A 43-year-old male presents for examination for the purpose of re-certification. He has a history of sleep apnea; however, he is cleared by his treating physician based on successful PAP (positive airway pressure) treatment. He indicated he had undergone a mitral valve repair surgery 6 weeks before. He provides a cardiologist report indicating that he is asymptomatic, tolerant to medication, can perform light duty work, and must return for post-operative evaluation after 12 weeks. Is this person qualified to continue the examination, and why?

A) No, individuals with history of sleep apnea and who are pending the findings of a 3-month post-operative evaluation are disqualified until they are cleared.
B) No, a known history of sleep apnea is a disqualifying condition.
C) Yes, the person is asymptomatic, tolerant to medication and is cleared to work on light duty.
D) Yes, the person has successfully treated his sleep apnea.