Module 22B: Nicotine Flashcards
1
Q
System effects
A
Cardio- Increased heart rate, bp, peripheral vascular resistance
Gi- increased acid secretion, tone, mobility, nausea, vomiting
Cns- increases mental alertness, cognitive ability
2
Q
Risk factors from smoking
A
Copd, lung cancer, cornoary heart disease, graves disease
3
Q
Smoking while pregnant
A
Causes low birth weight
4
Q
Seen when complications occur
A
Cood, cancer, heart disease
5
Q
Medications over the counter
A
Transdermal patches, gums
6
Q
Medications prescription
A
Nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays
