Nicotine Addiction

Question 1

Prevalence of Nicotine/Tobacco Use

Answer 1

17:14 men:women
Usage high among
-males -low edu -south and midwest
-LGBTQ -mental health -disabled -certain races

Question 2

Health Risks of chronic tobacco use (5)

Answer 2

1. ) cancer
2. ) cardiovascular issues
3. ) reproductive effects
4. ) periodontal effects
5. ) pulmonary disease

Question 3

Benefits of Quitting (4)

Answer 3

1. ) Improved circulation
2. ) improved lung function
3. ) risk of heart disease in half
4. ) risk of stroke reduces

Question 4

Benefits of quitting e-cigs

Answer 4

Save $$$

Question 5

Define addiction

Answer 5

Compulsive drug use, without medical purpose, in the face of negative consequences

Question 6

Explain Nicotine addiction

Answer 6

affects…
CNS - pleasure, anxiety relief
cardiovascular - increase HR, BP, cardiac output
appetite suppressant

Question 7

Nicotine Withdrawal effects (7)

Answer 7

1. ) irritable
2. ) anxious
3. ) difficulty concentrating
4. ) restlessness/impatience
5. ) depressed mood
6. ) impaired performance
7. ) cravings

Question 8

Drug interactions of smoking byproducts (PAH) (2)

Answer 8

1. ) enhances metabolism of caffeine (50%)

2. ) oral contraceptives - increase risk of stroke and blood clot

Question 9

Non-pharmacological methods for cessation (4)

Answer 9

1. ) self help programs
2. ) indiv counseling
3. ) quit key
4. ) 1-800-QUITNOW

Question 10

Groups that pharmacological methods are not recommended to (4)

Answer 10

1. ) pregnant smokers
2. ) smokeless users
3. ) fewer than 10 a day
4. ) adolescents

Question 11

Nicotine Replacement therapy products

Answer 11

1. ) gum
2. ) lozenge
3. ) patch
4. ) inhaler
5. ) nasal spray

Question 12

Gum

Answer 12

how to use:
chew, park, chew, park
9x daily every 1-2 hours
cons: 
effectiveness reduced by acidity
not rapid satisfaction
chewing too rapidly is bad
gum chewing while working?

Question 13

Lozenge

Answer 13

how to use:
dissolve slowly in mouth 
20-30mins every 1-2 hours
cons:
hiccups
GI irritation

Question 14

Patch

Answer 14

how to use:
place on dry hairless part upper body
different area each day for 7 days
cons:
metal base skin irritation
can't cut
burning/rash
vivid dreams
headache

Question 15

Advising a patient questions

Answer 15

1. ) when do you smoke your first cig?
2. ) how old?
3. ) how many do you smoke a day?
4. ) occupation?