Midterm GAILS SPECIFIC Flashcards
What are e-cigarettes and how are they delivered?
E-cigarettes - an electronic device, includes a battery that turns the device on, a heating element that heats the e-liquid and turns it into an aerosol of tiny particles, a cartridge or tank that holds the e-liquid, and a mouthpiece or opening used to inhale the aerosol.
What other names might the public associate with e-cigarettes?
• Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) • Mods • Vape pens • Vaporizers • Tank systems • JUUL is one popular brand of e-cigarette
Which of the delivery devices utilize nicotine?
all of them
What are the negative health effects associated with e-cigarettes?
- limbic system
- impairs learning, memory, attention
- can increase asthma
- eye and respiratory irritant
- DNA damage- cytotoxic effect
- Irritant to respiratory tract
- Bronchiolitis obliterans- popcorn lung disease
- airway epithelial damage
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- asthma
- lung cancer and cancer
- liver cancer
What are the oral effects of e-cigarettes?
gingival recession
dry mouth, bacteria and caries
Due to:
- nicotine reduces blood flow, which in turn affects your teeth and gums
compromised blood flow results in lower oxygen and nutrients to stay healthy
Nicotine reduces saliva in mouth lack leads to dry mouth plaque buildup, caries
vapors cause cells to release inflammatory proteins which cause stress in cells resulting in damage
What is EVALI and what is the key ingredient in e-cigarettes that is associated with this problem?
E: E-cigarette V: Vaping A: Assocaited L: Lung I: Injury
due to Vitamin E acetate
What is the mechanism of Vitamin E acetate that poses a problem with e-cigarettes?
addative thickening agent in THC containing e cigarettes or vaping
when inhaled it may interfere with normal lung function
What are the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?
Cravings Irritability Frustration Anger Depression Insomnia Difficulty concentration
What are signs of nicotine toxicity?
nausea vomitting
Weight gain a typical side effect associated with tobacco cessation; what can a patient do to avoid this issue?
Chew gum xylitol or xylitol hard candy
Eat a well balanced diet
Exercise
drink water