Smoking Cessation Flashcards
1
Q
nicotine dependence vs other drugs
A
most dependent compared to other drugs
2
Q
3 aspects of addiction
A
- physical
- psychological
- behavioral
3
Q
nicotine patch length of treatment gum lozenge inhaler nasal spray
A
up to 12 weeks 8-10 weeks 12 weeks 3-12 week 6-8 weeks, best results
4
Q
NRT can be combined with…
A
bupropion, not varenicline
5
Q
buproprion
A
can be used with smoking
safe with SSRIs
6
Q
nicotine patch dosing
A
<10 cigs/day-14 mg patch
>10 cigs/day-21 mg patch
7
Q
nicotine gum dosing
A
<25 cigs/day-2 mg
>25 cigs/day-4 mg
chew and park
8
Q
nicotine lozenge dosing
A
> 30 min till first cig-2 mg
<30 min till first cig-4 mg
don’t chew, allow to dissolve
9
Q
RX nicotine optinos
A
inhaler
nasal spray
