Tobacco/Smoking cessation Flashcards
1
Q
Brief Counseling
A
Ask: about tobacco use
Advise: tobacco users to quit
Refer: to other resources (1-800-Quit-Now)
2
Q
Comprehensive Counseling
A
Ask: about tobacco use
Advise: tobacco users to quit
Assess: readiness to make a quit attempt
Assist: with the quit attempt
Arrange: follow up care
3
Q
Withdrawal symptoms
A
Chest tightness Constipation/stomach pains/gas Cough/dry throat/nasal drip Craving for a cigarette Depressed mood Difficulty concentrating Dizziness Fatigue Hunger Insomnia Irritability
4
Q
Risk of 2nd and 3rd hand smoke
A
2nd: frequent asthma attacks, respiratory infections, ear infections, and SIDs
3rd:
5
Q
Nicotine options
A
Gum Lozenge Transdermal patch Nasal spray Inhaler
6
Q
NRT options
A
Reduces physical withdrawal from nicotine
Zyban
Chantix
