Smoking

Question 1

What methods can be used in smoking cessation?

Answer 1

1) Transtheoretical model
2) Nicotine replacement e.g. patches, gums
3) N-Nic Pharmacotherapy: Bupropion, Varenicline

Question 2

Health problems connected to smoking?

Answer 2

CVS problems, Cancers, COPD, diabetes, stomach ulcers

Question 3

What are the 3 A’s in smoking?

Answer 3

1) Ask: ask patient about smoking
2) Advice: On smoking cessation methods
3) assist: Refer to local NHS stop smoking services

Question 4

What measures have been taken to stop smoking to be easier?

Answer 4

1) Taxation
2) Ban on smoking in public places
3) Cessation Services
4) Public health warnings/campaigns

Question 5

What law for smoking was introduced in 2005, 2007, 2015?

Answer 5

5: Banned in public placing
7: Minimum age to buy increased to 18
15: Can’t smoke in car with children

Question 6

Why do some people start smoking?

Answer 6

Influence from social surroundings e.g. parents, siblings, neighbourhood
Peer pressure
Stress relief

Question 7

What 1965 law introduced to help reduce smoking?

Answer 7

Smoking advertisements on Tv banned

Question 8

Describe smoking epidemiology (3)

Answer 8

1) Married less likely
2) Unemployed more likely
3) Poor people more likely

Question 9

Ready, steady, stop smoking quit process?

Answer 9

Ready: prepared, aware and understand process
Steady: Set quit date, throw away ashtrays, lighters etc.
Stop: Set plan for day, avoiding triggers and with rewards