Lifestyle improvements Flashcards
Among adults who have ever smoked daily, what age did they smoke their first cigarette
78% = 18
94% = 21
2 patients have lung cancer, one of the patients is exposed to second hand smoke. What changes with life expectancy, if anything
Lung cancer patients exposed to second hand smoke are more likely to die than patients not exposed
Which type of smoker is more likely to quit smoking
non-menthol smokers
What community more commonly smokes menthol cigarettes
LGBTQ
Kids
What are ENDS
Most commonly used tobacco product in kids
If adolescents use ENDS, what are they at increased risk for
Smoking traditional cigarettes
When people try to quit smoking, are they successful on the first attempt?
Typically takes multiple attempts
What are some options for Nicotine replacement therapy
Patch
Lozenge
Gum
Nasal spray
inhaler
What time of smoking cessation therapy is most effective
Combo therapy
What are some options for smoking cessation medications
NRT
Wellbutrin
Chantix
Nortriptyline
What is the down side of nicotine patches
Skin irritation
Less flexible dosing
slow onset
What is the down side of nicotine lozenge
No food/drink 15 min before or during
no chewing or swallowing
What are the adverse effects with Chantix
Nightmares
mood changes
nausea
What is important to add along with meds in nicotine replacement therapy
CBT
Where does majority of sodium intake come from
packaged food and restaurants
