AME FAA Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers5
What are the 4 SSRIs that are allowed for the treatment of depression by the FAA if the pilot is
enrolled in the HIMS program? - ANSWERS-Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft), Citalopram
(Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro)
What 4 frequencies are tested during audiometry testing for the FAA? - ANSWERS-500 Hz, 1000
Hz, 2000 Hz, 3000 Hz
A pilot with a 3rd class medical wants to upgrade to a 1st class medical. He failed the Ishihara
plates but passed the Operational Color Vision Test (OCVT). What other test must he pass to
qualify for an upgrade to a first class medical? - ANSWERS-Color Vision Medical Flight Test
Which malaria prophylaxis medication is absolutely contraindicated in pilots? - ANSWERS-
Mefloquine, has psychiatric side effects
How long should a newly monocular patient wait to apply for a medical certificate? - ANSWERS-
At least 6 months
A 48 year old with glaucoma s/p laser iridotomy with bilateral pressures <20 mmHg. Can he be
cleared to fly? - ANSWERS-Yes. Glaucoma has Pressures < 23 mmhg, stable disease, not on
miotics or oral medications.
What federal agency can a pilot ask to review their medical case if they believe the FAA has
revoked/not-issued their medical certificate appropriately? - ANSWERS-the NTSB
, What is the definition of hypoxia? - ANSWERS-A state of oxygen deficiency in the body cells and
tissues sufficient to cause impairment of function
How long does the FAA recommend to wait to fly after SCUBA diving? - ANSWERS-The
recommended waiting time before going to flight altitudes of up to 8,000 feet is at least 12
hours. For decompression diving or diving which has required controlled ascent, at least 24
hours after diving is recommended. The waiting time before going to flight altitudes above
8,000 feet should be at least 24 hours after any SCUBA dive.
What is the most reliable method to determine compliance for an airman with OSA treated with
CPAP? - ANSWERS-Reports from CPAP machine recording card
Who is a medical certificate required for of the following: Sports pilots, basic med pilots, glider
pilots, 1st 2nd and 3rd Class Pilots - ANSWERS-1st, 2nd, and 3rd class pilots
Who delegates certification authority to the Federal Air Surgeon, the AMCD, and the Regional
Flight Surgeon? - ANSWERS-FAA Administrator
What are the options for aeromedical disposition by the AME during an exam? - ANSWERS-
Issue, defer, or deny a certificate
If a pilot is able to fill out the MedXPress application and otherwise meets standards, but cannot
understand written English, what should the AME do? - ANSWERS-Issue the certificate and
annote the English comprehension deficiency in Block 60 of the 8500-8 in AMCS
What is the minimum age required for applying for an aviation medical certificate? - ANSWERS-
There is no age requirement
What organization is responsible by law for determining the cause of all US civil aircraft
accidents? - ANSWERS-NTSB
Questions and Answers5
What are the 4 SSRIs that are allowed for the treatment of depression by the FAA if the pilot is
enrolled in the HIMS program? - ANSWERS-Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft), Citalopram
(Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro)
What 4 frequencies are tested during audiometry testing for the FAA? - ANSWERS-500 Hz, 1000
Hz, 2000 Hz, 3000 Hz
A pilot with a 3rd class medical wants to upgrade to a 1st class medical. He failed the Ishihara
plates but passed the Operational Color Vision Test (OCVT). What other test must he pass to
qualify for an upgrade to a first class medical? - ANSWERS-Color Vision Medical Flight Test
Which malaria prophylaxis medication is absolutely contraindicated in pilots? - ANSWERS-
Mefloquine, has psychiatric side effects
How long should a newly monocular patient wait to apply for a medical certificate? - ANSWERS-
At least 6 months
A 48 year old with glaucoma s/p laser iridotomy with bilateral pressures <20 mmHg. Can he be
cleared to fly? - ANSWERS-Yes. Glaucoma has Pressures < 23 mmhg, stable disease, not on
miotics or oral medications.
What federal agency can a pilot ask to review their medical case if they believe the FAA has
revoked/not-issued their medical certificate appropriately? - ANSWERS-the NTSB
, What is the definition of hypoxia? - ANSWERS-A state of oxygen deficiency in the body cells and
tissues sufficient to cause impairment of function
How long does the FAA recommend to wait to fly after SCUBA diving? - ANSWERS-The
recommended waiting time before going to flight altitudes of up to 8,000 feet is at least 12
hours. For decompression diving or diving which has required controlled ascent, at least 24
hours after diving is recommended. The waiting time before going to flight altitudes above
8,000 feet should be at least 24 hours after any SCUBA dive.
What is the most reliable method to determine compliance for an airman with OSA treated with
CPAP? - ANSWERS-Reports from CPAP machine recording card
Who is a medical certificate required for of the following: Sports pilots, basic med pilots, glider
pilots, 1st 2nd and 3rd Class Pilots - ANSWERS-1st, 2nd, and 3rd class pilots
Who delegates certification authority to the Federal Air Surgeon, the AMCD, and the Regional
Flight Surgeon? - ANSWERS-FAA Administrator
What are the options for aeromedical disposition by the AME during an exam? - ANSWERS-
Issue, defer, or deny a certificate
If a pilot is able to fill out the MedXPress application and otherwise meets standards, but cannot
understand written English, what should the AME do? - ANSWERS-Issue the certificate and
annote the English comprehension deficiency in Block 60 of the 8500-8 in AMCS
What is the minimum age required for applying for an aviation medical certificate? - ANSWERS-
There is no age requirement
What organization is responsible by law for determining the cause of all US civil aircraft
accidents? - ANSWERS-NTSB
