Smoking Cessation and E Cigarettes

Question 1

how did scotland enforce tobacco control

Answer 1

increased age of purchase
plain packaging of tobacco
sale not visible
vending machines

Question 2

what are the 3A’s

Answer 2

ASK - establish and record smoking status
ADVISE - on benefits of quitting
ACT - offer individualised help and referral

Question 3

what are the 5A;s

Answer 3

ASK
ADVISE
ASSESS
ASSIST
ARRANGE FOLLOW UP

Question 4

what do you ask about someone’s smoking status

Answer 4

number of cigarettes smoked a day
how many years
age when started
what products they use

Question 5

how often do you ask smoking status

Answer 5

once a year

Question 6

what do you ask about someones quitting history

Answer 6

have you tried before
how many attempts
what helped you
are you interested now
would you be interested in getting further help and support

Question 7

what services can you refer to

Answer 7

pharmacy
specialist services
refer electronically on trakcare
smoking cessation services

Question 8

what are the oral side effects of tobacco

Answer 8

oral cancer
periodontal disease
increased dental treatment risks
leukoplakia
staining of teeth
stomatitis
melanosis
black hair tongue

Question 9

what is leukoplakia

Answer 9

white patch which cannot be rubbed off

Question 10

what is erythroplakia

Answer 10

chronic white and red lesions of soft palate

Question 11

why do people smoke

Answer 11

enjoyment
keep weight down
help concentrate
relieve boredom
socialise
cope with stress
avoid discomfort and manage withdrawal symptoms

Question 12

what are the withdrawal symptoms of smoking

Answer 12

nicotine cravings
sweating
nausea
headaches
coughing
sore throat
insomnia
anxiety
irritability
weight gain

Question 13

what is the addictive element in cigarettes

Answer 13

nicotine

Question 14

what types of things are offered in nicotine replacement therapy

Answer 14

patches
gum
inhalers
nasal spray
lozenges
microtabs
oral strips

Question 15

what is second hand smoke

Answer 15

smoke that non smokers are exposed to

Question 16

what is third hand smoke

Answer 16

carcinogen laden residue that builds up on surfaces

Question 17

what does the heaviness of smoking index include

Answer 17

how many a day
how quickly they light up after waking up

Question 18

why do people use e cigs

Answer 18

aid to quitting
less toxic alternative
cheaper alternative
harm reduction/reduce smoking
alternative to cigs when cigs are banned
hand to mouth habit maintained
psychosocial aspect of addiction maintained
recreation and socialisation
vaping community

Question 19

what are the pros of e cigs to public health

Answer 19

cost of smoking is vast
harm reduction

Question 20

what is the NICE guidance on e cigs

Answer 20

encourage those who cant quit to cut down
good communication about relative safety of nicotine

Question 21

what are the oral side effects of e cigs

Answer 21

mouth and throat dryness
oral cancer
periodontal disease
benign mucosal lesions
lichenoid eruptions associated with use of e cigarette

Question 22

what other nicotine containing product gives a high carbon monoxide reading

Answer 22

shisha

Question 23

what is the triangle of tobacco addiction

Answer 23

emotional attachment
habit
chemical addiction

Question 24

what are the benefits of stopping smoking

Answer 24

CO returns to normal within 48hrs
nicotine leaves body within 72hrs
breathing improves between 2 weeks and 3 months
after 1yr CV disease is halved
financial benefits