Tobacco + Smoking Cessation Flashcards
what percentage of patients die from smoking-related complications?
50%
what is the leading cause of death by the majority of smokers who die? (2)
ischemic heart disease
stroke
what is the 2nd leading cause of death by the majority of smokers who die?
lung cancer
what is the 3rd leading cause of death by the majority of smokers who die?
COPD
at what age do most adult smokers try their first cigarette?
before age 18
what is the trend in youth smoking in the US?
going down
what is the life span advantage of quitting by age 30?
10 yr increase
what is the life span advantage of quitting by age 40?
8 year increase
what is the life span advantage of quitting by age 50?
6 year increase
what is the life span advantage of quitting by age 60?
3-4 year increase
when do most withdrawal symptoms develop?
within first 3 days
when do most withdrawal symptoms peak?
3 days - 1 week
when do most withdrawal symptoms wane?
by 1-2 weeks
when do cravings occur?
within several days
how to cravings progress over time?
decrease in frequency but not in intensity
how long after quitting can cravings still occur?
years afterwards
cravings are associated with what kind of behaviors?
cued behaviors
what are the 5 A’s?
Ask about smoking
Advise about smoking
Assess their willingness to quit
Assist those willing to quit
Arrange for follow up
when should you Ask about smoking so there is a greater change of discussion?
during vital signs
when should a follow up be arranged after quitting?
within the first week after quit day
not interested in quitting
precontemplation
what percentage of smokers are in the precontemplation stage?
30% of smokers
interested but not ready to quit
contemplation
taking steps toward quitting like setting a quit date
preparation