7.3 Tobacco Flashcards
1
Q
What cancers are commonly caused by smoking?
A
Head or neck Lung Leukaemia Stomach Kidney Pancreas Colon Bladder Cervix
2
Q
What chronic diseases can be caused by smoking?
A
Stoke Aortic rupture Heart disease Lung disease Asthma Reduced fertility
3
Q
What is addiction?
A
A patient will do something bad even when they know the health risks because they have cravings during abstinence and withdrawal symptoms
4
Q
What is the addictive property in cigarettes and other tobacco products?
A
Nicotine
5
Q
Why does smoking give a satisfaction feeling?
A
Nicotine stimulates dopamine release
6
Q
What is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)?
A
A temporary nicotine substitution
