3.1.1 Smoking Cessation Flashcards
What is something that the whole family can enjoy?
Smoking
What type of problem is smoking?
Global
What are the smoking rates amongst males? females
Males: 50% Females: 10%
What is the estimated smoking-related mortality between 2001-2100?
1 billion (w/ a b)
What are some of the smoking related morbidities that contribute to the mortality rate?
Lung cancer, Ischemic heart dz, COPD, stroke, other cancers
What are some of the efforts to alter the current course of the projected mortality pattern?
Prevention effect Prevention and treatment effect
Smoking is a chronic disease. What dependence is associated with smoking?
Nicotine dependence
What is the half-life of nicotine?
2 hours
What system is responsible for releasing dopamine after stimulation by nicotine?
Mesolimbic system
What are some of the perceived benefits of nicotine?
Dopamine leading to calmness and pleasure
Suppression of appetite
Temporary improvement of cognitive and motor function
Soothe cognitive symptoms including depression, schizophrenia, ADHD
What are some of the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?
Headache, lightheadedness, hunger cramps, sleep disturbance, stress, anxiety, cravings, irritability, poor concentration, depression
Why is nicotine from cigarettes absorbed so well?
Lung alveolar epithelium - provides large area for nicotine absorption (tennis court)
Alkalinized to enhance absorption
What are the 5 A’s of smoking cessation?
Ask, Advice, Assess, Assist, Arrange follow-up
What is suggested to increase how often physicians ask about smoking?
Treat smoking as a vital sign (current, former, never)
If a patient responds that they’re a smoker, what would be the next step in promoting smoking cessation
Advise all smokers to stop!
What are the two factors to elucidate when assessing a smoker?
- Willingness to quit
- Nicotine dependence