Smoking Cessation and E Cigarettes Flashcards
how did scotland enforce tobacco control
increased age of purchase
plain packaging of tobacco
sale not visible
vending machines
what are the 3A’s
ASK - establish and record smoking status
ADVISE - on benefits of quitting
ACT - offer individualised help and referral
what are the 5A;s
ASK
ADVISE
ASSESS
ASSIST
ARRANGE FOLLOW UP
what do you ask about someone’s smoking status
number of cigarettes smoked a day
how many years
age when started
what products they use
how often do you ask smoking status
once a year
what do you ask about someones quitting history
have you tried before
how many attempts
what helped you
are you interested now
would you be interested in getting further help and support
what services can you refer to
pharmacy
specialist services
refer electronically on trakcare
smoking cessation services
what are the oral side effects of tobacco
oral cancer
periodontal disease
increased dental treatment risks
leukoplakia
staining of teeth
stomatitis
melanosis
black hair tongue
what is leukoplakia
white patch which cannot be rubbed off
what is erythroplakia
chronic white and red lesions of soft palate
why do people smoke
enjoyment
keep weight down
help concentrate
relieve boredom
socialise
cope with stress
avoid discomfort and manage withdrawal symptoms
what are the withdrawal symptoms of smoking
nicotine cravings
sweating
nausea
headaches
coughing
sore throat
insomnia
anxiety
irritability
weight gain
what is the addictive element in cigarettes
nicotine
what types of things are offered in nicotine replacement therapy
patches
gum
inhalers
nasal spray
lozenges
microtabs
oral strips
what is second hand smoke
smoke that non smokers are exposed to
what is third hand smoke
carcinogen laden residue that builds up on surfaces
what does the heaviness of smoking index include
how many a day
how quickly they light up after waking up
why do people use e cigs
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
what are the pros of e cigs to public health
cost of smoking is vast
harm reduction
what is the NICE guidance on e cigs
encourage those who cant quit to cut down
good communication about relative safety of nicotine
what are the oral side effects of e cigs
mouth and throat dryness
oral cancer
periodontal disease
benign mucosal lesions
lichenoid eruptions associated with use of e cigarette
what other nicotine containing product gives a high carbon monoxide reading
shisha
what is the triangle of tobacco addiction
emotional attachment
habit
chemical addiction
what are the benefits of stopping smoking
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
