Addiction

Question 1

What are the 5 A’s for treating tobacco use

Answer 1

Ask- about current tobacco use
Advise- to quit
Assess- willingness to make a quit attempt
Assist- the quit attempt
Arrange- a follow up appointment

Question 2

Stages of change for quitting smoking

Answer 2

Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance

Question 3

Precontimplation

Answer 3

Current smokers who are NOT planning on quitting smoking in the next 6 months

Question 4

COntemplation

Answer 4

Current smokers who are planning on quitting smoking in the next 6 months but have NOT made a quit attempt in the past year
“I want” statements

Question 5

Preparation

Answer 5

Current smokers who are definitely planning to quit within the next 30 days and have made a quit attempt in the past year

Question 6

Action

Answer 6

Individuals who are not currently smoking and have stopped smoking within the past 6 months

Question 7

Maintenance

Answer 7

Individuals who are not currently smoking and have stopped smoking for longer than 6 months but less than 5 years ago

Question 8

The 5 R’s for quitting smoking

Answer 8

For those who are unwilling to quit at this time
Relevance
Risks
Rewards
Roadblocks
Repetition

Question 9

Relevance

Answer 9

Help the person to identify reasons for quitting that are relevant to them

Question 10

Risks

Answer 10

Help the person to identify short and long term negative consequences of smoking

Question 11

Rewards

Answer 11

Help the person to identify rewards or benefits to self and loved ones from smoking cessation

Question 12

Roadworks

Answer 12

Help the person identify barriers to quitting

Question 13

Repetition

Answer 13

Ensure that people who have quit previously know that it usually takes more than one quit attempt to succeed

Question 14

What are some typical barriers to quitting

Answer 14

Withdrawl symptoms
fear of failure
weight gain
lack of support
depression
enjoyment of tobacco

Question 15

Acute risks to smoking

Answer 15

shortness of breath, exacerbation of asthma to bronchitis, increased risk for respiratory infections, harm to pregnancy, impotenance, infertility

Question 16

Long term risks for smoking

Answer 16

Heart attacks and strokes, lung and other cancers, COPD, osteoporosis, long term disability, need for extended care

Question 17

E-cigarettes

Answer 17

POTENTIAL benefit to adult smokers who are NOT pregnant if used as a complete substitution to cigarettes
While it can benefit some it is harmful to others!!!!
If you are not a smoker and have never smokes, don’t start using e-cigs

Question 18

Popcorn lung

Answer 18

Caused by Dactyl, found in 75%+ flavored e-cigs
First appeared in workers who inhaled artificial butter flavor in microwave popcorn

Question 19

Bupropion

Answer 19

Long term controller
Norepinephrine used most for major depressive disorder, and aid in smoking cessation
Causes insomnia and dry mouth
Not recommend for seizur4e disorder individuals

Question 20

Long term controllers to quitting

Answer 20

Nicotine patches, chantix and Bupropion
Supresses the craving for tobaccoo
P:Easy to manage
Can be used in combo with other nicotine replacement therapies
C:Not recommended for dermatologic conditions, people must be monitored for neuropsychiatric symptoms

Question 21

Quick relievers to quitting

Answer 21

Nicotine gum, inhaler, nasal spray, basically anything nicotine
P:can be titrated to manage withdrawals, can be used in combo with other FDA agents
C:Frequent dosing can compromise adherence, nasal irritation, can be problematic with dental work

Question 22

Nonmedical options to quitting

Answer 22

Acupunture, cold turkey, behavioral treatment

Question 23

How long does it take a smoker to go a full yet without cogarettes

Answer 23

30+ attempts

Question 24

Withdrawl symptoms and longativity

Answer 24

Cravings, chesty cough & poor concentration-2 weeks
Increased appetite- 10 weeks
Disturbed sleep- 1 week
Light headed- 2 days
Depression, restlessness, irritability and anger- 4 weeks