behavior change - loss and grief

Question 0

Precontemplation vs contemplation

Answer 0

In pre contemplation you have no intention of change

Question 1

6 stages of change

Answer 1

Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Termination

Question 2

Does everyone get to termination?

Answer 2

No - some behaviors never get past the risk of relapse

Question 3

How to increase self efficacy

Answer 3

Experience of success - role play

Modeling success

Social persuasion

Discussion of roadblocks - biofeedback

Question 4

Self management- general principles

Answer 4

Empower the patient - don’t talk down to them. Use assessment, goal setting, action planning, problem solving, and follow up.

Question 5

Smoking cessation counseling - relevance and risks

Answer 5

Have the patient explain why quitting will help them specifically.

Risks - ask the patient to identify negative consequences of tobacco use.

Question 6

Rewards and roadblocks

Answer 6

Have the patient identify the rewards (self explanatory) and specific challenges they will have to overcome.

Question 8

Pharmaceutical options to help cease tobacco use

Answer 8

Varenicline - nicotine agonist.

Bupropion - antidepressant

Nicotine patch gum inhaler lozenge etc.

Question 9

Weight management - what is the recommended diet?

Answer 9

DASH