Ch. 34 Tobacco Flashcards
How many chemicals are in tobacco?
9,357
What is the most preventable cause of death in the world?
tobacco
Approximately how many of adults use some sort of tobacco?
25%
Metabolism of tobacco smoke through?
- lungs
- skin
- oral
- buccal
- nasal mucosa
- Gi tract
Substance or chemical that has been known to cause cancer?
Carcinogen
Nicotine is metabolized by the? and excreted though the?
liver and kidneys
Smoking can cause how many different cancers?
12
Systemic effects of tobacco are?
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Pulmonary Disease
- Cancer
What is the most efficient and effective method for detecting tobacco related conditions in and around the mouth?
A systematic IO and EO exam
ETS is also known as?
Passive
Involuntary
Second-hand smoke
What is considered the 3rd leading cause of preventable death?
ETS
ETS stands for what?
Environmental tobacco smoke
What is defined as tobacco smoke residue absorbed by furnishings?
Third-hand smoke
What are the most commonly reported symptoms among nonsmokers?
Eye and nasal irritation
T/F Active or passive smoke is the primary cause of lung cancer
True