Medical Knowledge & Evaluation Flashcards
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What audiometric standard must a First-Class medical applicant meet under 14 CFR 67.105?
Answer: Conversational voice test at 6 feet with both ears uncovered
14 CFR 67.105(b) allows AMEs to use the conversational voice test at 6 feet as the standard hearing test for all certificate classes, unless the applicant fails, in which case audiometry is required.
What is the significance of an elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) found on a blood test during an AME evaluation?
Answer: It may indicate macrocytic anemia or excess alcohol consumption, warranting further evaluation
Elevated MCV (macrocytosis) can indicate B12/folate deficiency, liver disease, hypothyroidism, or chronic alcohol use - all relevant to aviation medical certification and warranting follow-up.
When performing a neurological examination for an aviation medical certificate, which finding requires mandatory deferral to the AMCD?
Answer: A positive Romberg sign with history of recent vertigo
A positive Romberg sign combined with a history of vertigo suggests a vestibular or central nervous system disorder that could impair flight safety and requires AMCD deferral with full neurological evaluation.
An AME observes a BMI of 44 in an applicant who reports feeling well with no symptoms. What is the AME's responsibility?
Answer: Evaluate for obesity-related comorbidities such as hypertension, sleep apnea, and diabetes that may be disqualifying, and counsel on safety implications
Obesity itself is not a listed FAA disqualifying criterion, but AMEs must screen for and evaluate associated comorbidities that may be independently disqualifying or safety-relevant.
What does a normal resting 12-lead ECG finding of 'early repolarization' in a 28-year-old pilot applicant require?
Answer: Documentation on Form 8500-8 as a normal variant with no further action required for standard issuance
Early repolarization is generally considered a benign normal variant in young individuals and does not require deferral or additional cardiac evaluation for aviation medical certification.
Which of the following urinalysis findings would require the AME to pursue further evaluation before issuing a Second-Class certificate?
Answer: Glucose in the urine (glycosuria) with no prior diabetes diagnosis
Glycosuria in an applicant with no prior diabetes diagnosis warrants further blood glucose evaluation, as it may indicate undiagnosed diabetes mellitus - a potentially disqualifying condition.