Aviation Medicine

What is CW3 Clark's birth month window for his Class 2 FDME, if his birthday is 07 February 1998?

01 Dec-28 Feb

Identify the number of times an FDME "Upslip" (DD Form 2992) can be extended and how long the extension will be good for:

1, one month extension

Match the classes of medication. 1. These medications require a prescription and used for long term or chronic use under the supervision of the flight surgeon/APA/AMNP. 2. Use of these medications necessitates grounding the aircrew member and is not waiverable for flight duty 3. These are approved for acute non-disqualifying conditions and do not require a waiver. 4. These medications require a prescription and may receive favorable waiver recommendation only on an individual basis for treatment or control of certain chronic conditions. 5. These medications require a prescription and may be used for a short term under the supervision of a flight surgeon/APA without a waiver.

1. Class 2b 2. Class 4 3. Class 1 4. Class 3 5. Class 2A

Aircrew members will not perform aviation duties for a minimum of _____ after the last alcoholic drink is consumed and until no residual effects remain.

12 Hours

CW3 Clark recently had a root canal where a local anesthetic was used. How long is he grounded?

12 hours

CW3 Clark went scuba diving in Camp Crystal Lake. How long must he wait before attending hypobaric chamber exposure?

24 hours

CW3 Clark's birth month window for his Class 2 FDME is February. He was granted an approval for his extension. When will his approved extension expire?

31 March

Which statements below are true regarding blood and plasma donations, (Select all apply)

72 hours of DNIF (Duty Not Involving/Including Flying) required after a blood donation of 200cc or more. 24 hours DNIF(Duty Not Involving/Including Flying) required after any plasma donation.

Select the regulation that governs temporary restrictions due to exogenous factors.

AR 40-8

The health care team duties and responsibilities are:

All of the answers given

What class of Flight Duty Medical Examination (FDME) must be maintained by trained Aviators, Flight Surgeons and Aeromedical Physician Assistants?

Class 2

Aircrew members will report the following to the supporting aviation medicine team. (Select all that apply)

DUI Domestic Violence Hospitalization or Quarters Change in health

Select all the example(s) of permanent disqualifying medical condition(s):

Diabetes Heart attack

The intent of using Class I medications is for them to only be taken if the flight surgeon/APA is______________. (Select all that apply)

Does not pose a risk to aviation safety Aware of the medication(s) being taken

Select all the screening criteria required that will result in the favorable granting of an aeromedical waiver for continuation of flight service/flight duties.

Does not preclude satisfactory completion of training or military service. Not aggravated by military service or continued flying duty.

CW3 Clark attended a party last night with his last drink at midnight. He is present the next duty day for an evening flight at 1500. You notice an odor of alcohol on his breath during the crew brief. Since it has been greater than 12 hours after his last drink, CW3 Clark is still able to fly. T/F

False

CW3 Clark is currently deployed. A FDME/ FDHS is not required. T/F

False

Crewmembers are not required to stay current in aeromedical training and hypobaric (low pressure/high altitude) training. T/F

False

Herbal medicines are approved while on flight status and does not require reporting to your aviation medicine team. T/F

False

Select the rated crewmember from the list below.

Flight surgeon

Select the persons that assists the unit commander in developing, presenting, and monitoring a unit aeromedical training program. (Select all that apply)

Flight surgeon Aeromedical physician assistant

CW3 Clark is at the local AAFES and is returning from a long drive back to Fort Rucker from Minnesota. He is feeling tired and decides he needs a "pick me up" and purchases an energy drink. Which of the following ingredients will preclude him from flight duties for the next 24 hours?

Ginseng

The goal of a FDME (Flight Duty Medical Examination) is to:

Maintain deployability

Who is NOT required to maintain a DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty?

None of the answers given

Select the Class 1 medications that are approved for acute non-disqualifying conditions: (Select all that apply)

Pepto Bismol Tums Afrin Ricola throat lozenges

The Flying Duty Medical Examination (FDME) and/or Flying Duty Health Screening (FDHS):

Promotes and preserves the fitness and safety of aviation personnel.

Select the Class 1 medications that are not approved for acute non-disqualifying conditions: (Select all that apply)

Robitussin with dextromethorphan Visine

The two types of Aeromedical Disqualifications are:

Temporary and Permanent

Which screening criteria is not acceptable for requesting or granting an aeromedical waiver for continuation of flight service/flight duties. (Select all that apply)

There is an undue hazard to the individual or others. The condition is unstable.

The __________ is the final approval authority for the DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty, and may agree or disagree with the Flight Surgeon's recommendation.

Unit commander

One of the greatest risks associated with taking herbal medications is__________.

sudden incapacitation