Respiratory: Tobacco Cessation Flashcards
The 5 A’s
Ask Advise Assess Assist Arrange
Ask….
about tobacco use
Advise….
tobacco users to quit
Assess….
readiness to make a quit attempt
Assist….
with the quit attempt
Arrange…
follow up care
Nicotine absorption
in acidic media…ionized = poorly absorbed
in alkaline media…nonionized = well absorbed
Pharmacology Factors quitting smoking
Alleviation of withdrawal symptoms
Weight Control
Pleasure, mood modulation
Environment Factors
Tobacco advertising
Conditioned Stimuli
Social interactions
Environment Factors
Tobacco advertising
Conditioned Stimuli
Social interactions
Most notable CYP interaction with smoking?
induction CYP1A2, due to hydrocarbons not the actual nicotine
reducing effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2
By how much should you reduce caffeine intake when quitting smoking?
~50%
Smoking DDI with hormonal contraceptives?
increased risk of serious CV adverse effects…stroke, MI, thromboembolism. doesn’t effect effectiveness of contraceptive
esp women 35+
benefits of quitting smoking best at what age?
any age, no matter when pt will see benefits
earlier the better
How many years do you get back when you quit
Average about 10 if quit at 40
Most popular cessation program
1-800-QUITNOW
What are tobacco Quit-lines
Free to everyone, staffed locally and offers personalized sessions
better success rate than trying alone
Withdrawal from smoking occurrence
most symptoms manifest within first 1-2 days, peak 1st week and subside after 2-4 weeks
Withdrawal from smoking occurrence
most symptoms manifest within first 1-2 days, peak 1st week and subside after 2-4 weeks
Nicotine Replacement Therapy precautions
recent MI within last 2 weeks
Serious arrhythmias
Serious or worsening angina
How to choose between 2mg or 4mg dose for Nicotine Gum or Lozenge?
Based on time to first cigarette
2mg = smod >30min waking up 4mg = smoke <30min of waking up
How to choose between 2mg or 4mg dose for Nicotine Gum or Lozenge?
Based on time to first cigarette
2mg = smoke >30min waking up 4mg = smoke <30min of waking up
Recommended Gum and Lozenge Dosing
Weeks 1-6 = 1 piece q1-2h
Weeks 7-9 = 1 piece q2-4h
Weeks 10-12 = 1 piece q4-8h
Max lozenges per day?
20