Part Two - Pilots and Medical Examinations Flashcards
(34 cards)
What is the period of validity for a Class 2 Medical?
Four years if the candidate is less than 40 years of age and two years if the candidate is forty or more years old.
What is the period of validity for a Class 1 Medical?
One year.
What are some of the short-term effects of alcohol?
Acts as a depressant. Sense of euphoria, accompanied by a false impression that performance is above average when in fact thinking is slowed and, judgement impaired. As the concentration of alcohol increases, some effects such as slurred speech, unsteadiness on the feet and loss of inhibitions are noticed by others, but not by the intoxicated person.
What changes the rate alcohol is removed from the body?
Nothing.
What body part metabolises alcohol?
The liver.
What is the standard rate of metabolism in men and women?
One standard drink per our for a male and less for a woman.
How long before departure must you have total abstinence of alcohol?
8 hours.
Maximum recommended alcohol intake over a period of a week for a male?
21 - 28 standard drinks.
Maximum recommended alcohol intake over a period of a week for a female?
14 - 21 standard drinks.
What type of drug is an Analgesic?
Examples & side effects?
Pain reliever.
Aspirin - stomach upset and internal bleeding and kidney problems
Codeine - Addictive and cause constipation
Paracetamol - Liver and kidney damage
What type of drug is an Antihistamine?
Examples & side effects?
Clears up congestion associated with colds, fly and sinus problems.
Side effects of drowsiness.
What type of drug is an Ephedrine?
Examples & side effects?
Often found in nasal sprays.
Can be incompatible with other medications especially some blood pressure medications.
Excessive use of nasal sprays can causes damage and irritation to the nose tissues.
What type of drug is a Stimulant (Amphetamines and Caffeine)?
Examples & side effects?
Amphetamines are illegal. Used as ‘pep-pills’.
Side effects include short-tempered restlessness, disorientation, fits of anxiety, overconfidence and headaches.
Caffeine is widely used in beverages such as coffee, tea and coke. Too much causes sleeplessness and irregular heart rhythms. Can be habit forming.
What type of drug is an Antibiotics?
Examples & side effects?
Normally have no detrimental effect on a pilot’s ability. Some individuals may have an allergic reaction to some antibiotics.
What type of drug is a Tranquilliser?
Examples & side effects?
Used to treat anxiety or tension. Effectiveness decreases with continual use and they are habit forming. Side effects include drowsiness, dizziness and an increased susceptibility to the effects of alcohol.
What type of drug is a Sedative?
Examples & side effects?
Most commonly used to treat sleep disorders. Side effects include dizziness, blurred vision, headaches and skin irritations. Habit forming.
What type of drug is Blood Pressure Medication?
Examples & side effects?
High or low blood pressure can be a reason for disqualification from flying duties. There are some medications that can be taken as a pilot but must be approved.
What is hyperventilation?
State of over breathing usually brought about by fear, excitement or anxiety. Accompanied by a panicky feeling of suffocation that leads to deep, rapid breathing.
Caused by exhaling too much carbon dioxide.
Symptoms of hyperventilation?
Light-headedness, dizziness, sweating, rapid heartbeat and tingling or numbness in the hands and feet. Fainting sometimes occurs.
Similar symptoms to hypoxia.
How do you treat hyperventilation?
Conscious effort to slow down the breathing rate (retaining more carbon dioxide).
By 18,000ft what is the atmospheric pressure compared to sea level?
Half of that at sea level.
During climb in a very high performance unpressurised aircraft or during a rapid decompression, what can happen in relation to pressure in the body?
Expansion of gases in the body can cause considerable pain. Large bowel can be vented via the anus however the small bowel cannot be vented and sever pain can result.
What are the worst foods/drinks for creating pressure in the body?
Fermented drinks such as beer, or vegetables such as cabbage and beans.
At 30ft below the surface of water, what is the atmospheric pressure experienced compared to sea level?
Twice that of sea level.
