AME AME Pharmacology & Medication Policies 3

Question 1

Which thyroid replacement medication is generally acceptable for FAA medical certification when thyroid function is well-controlled?

Accepted Answer

Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

Answer

Levothyroxine is accepted under the CACI program when the pilot's TSH is stable and within normal range, indicating well-controlled hypothyroidism.

Question 2

Which non-sedating antihistamine is generally acceptable for FAA medical purposes when treating allergies?

Accepted Answer

Loratadine (Claritin)

Answer

Loratadine is a second-generation antihistamine with minimal CNS sedation and is generally considered acceptable for use by pilots with no observed performance impairment.

Question 3

Which statin medication used for hyperlipidemia is generally acceptable for FAA medical certification?

Accepted Answer

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Answer

Atorvastatin and most other statins are accepted under the CACI program because they have no CNS effects and a well-established cardiovascular safety profile.

Question 4

What is the minimum wait time after a sedating medication dose before a pilot may act as pilot-in-command?

Accepted Answer

Until the sedating effects wear off plus an additional safety margin

Answer

The FAA's principle is that a pilot must wait until all sedating or impairing effects have resolved plus an additional safety margin, which varies by specific drug pharmacokinetics.

Question 5

A pilot taking insulin for Type 1 diabetes wishes to fly commercially. What is the FAA's current position?

Accepted Answer

All classes are allowed under strict Special Issuance with CGMS monitoring

Answer

As of 2015, the FAA allows insulin-treated diabetes under Special Issuance for all three certificate classes, requiring continuous glucose monitoring and strict hypoglycemia protocols.

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AME AME Pharmacology & Medication Policies 3