Smoking Cessation [completed] Flashcards
≥ 2 moderate exacerbations OR
≥ 1 leading to hospitalisationHow does smoking harm the body?
It affects all parts of the body including:
Lungs - 84% of lung cancer deaths
83% of COPD deaths
Heart - doubles risk of heart attack
- increases BP and heart rate
Fertility - can cause impotence or inability to conceive
Bones - increases risk of osteoporosis.
What happens 8 hours after someone quits smoking?
Nitrogen and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by more than a half
What happens 48 hours after someone quits smoking?
Lungs start to clear out smoking debris
What happens 72 hours after someone quits smoking?
Breathing is easier
What happens 1 year after someone quits smoking?
Risk of heart disease reduces by half
What happens 10 years after someone quits smoking?
Risk of lung cancer falls to half of a smoker
What happens 15 years after someone quits smoking?
Risk of heart attack is now the same as someone who has never smoked.
What is the main reason people smoke?
Nicotine addiction
What is nicotine replacement therapy?
Low level nicotine without tar, carbon monoxide and other bad chemicals found in tobacco smoke.
What does nicotine replacement help to reduce?
Withdrawal symptoms such as bad mood and cravings
What are the strengths available of nicotine patches?
16 hours/ 24 hours
7mg/ 14mg/ 21mg
Why does the amount of nicotine vary in different nicotine patch preparations?
Allows for a structured step down programme over a 10-12 week period
How do you apply a nicotine patch?
Apply to a clean dry hairless site on hip, upper arm or chest
Apply in the morning
Remove the 16 hr patch one hour BEFORE BED
What are some advantages of a nicotine patch?
Convenient
Discreet
Easy to use
What are some disadvantages of a nicotine patch?
24 hour patch can cause sleep disturbances
Who may a 24 hour nicotine patch be more beneficial for?
People who get strong cravings in the morning
Why should the patient be advised to switch sites of nicotine patch application daily?
to avoid skin irritation
How is nicotine in mouth sprays absorbed?
Rapidly through the buccal mucosa
Peak plasma levels after 13 mins.
How often are nicotine mouth sprays to be used?
4 sprays per hours and no more than 64 sprays in 24 hours
When should nicotine mouth sprays be used?
When a person would usually smoke a cigarette or if the get a craving
What are some advantages of a nicotine mouth spray?
Rapid action
Relieves breakthrough cravings
What are some disadvantages of a nicotine mouth spray?
Side effects such as irritation of throat or nose