Smoking Cessation - FM

Question 1

What are the 5 A’s of smoking cessation counseling?

Answer 1

ASK, ADVISE, ASSESS, ASSIST, ARRANGE

Question 2

What are the stages of behavior change in smoking cessation?

Answer 2

Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance

Question 3

What are the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?

Answer 3

Craving, anxiety, irritability, depression, weight gain

Question 4

What are common strategies for smoking cessation?

Answer 4

Cold turkey, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), varenicline, behavioral counseling

Question 5

What is the Fagerstrom Test used for?

Answer 5

To assess physical addiction to nicotine and determine the need for medication

Question 6

What are the scoring categories for the Fagerstrom Test?

Answer 6

7-10 (highly dependent), 4-6 (moderately dependent), <4 (minimally dependent)

Question 7

What are the first two questions in the Fagerstrom Test?

Answer 7

1) Time to first cigarette after waking; 2) Difficulty not smoking in public places

Question 8

What does a high Fagerstrom score indicate?

Answer 8

Higher nicotine dependence

Question 9

Why is smoking cessation difficult?

Answer 9

Nicotine addiction and withdrawal symptoms

Question 10

How can family physicians help with smoking cessation?

Answer 10

Taking tobacco history at every encounter, providing counseling, prescribing medications