TOBACCO USE Flashcards
1
Q
Effects that tobacco has on the oral cavity
A
(1) Yellow intrinsic teeth staining
(2) Brown / black extrinsic teeth staining
(3) Brown / black staining of the tongue
(4) Loss of taste
(5) Xerostomia, or lack of saliva production which leads to higher caries.
(6) Vasoconstriction which leads to gingival recession and eventual tooth loss.
(7) Abrasive additives that destroy gingiva.
(8) Halitosis
(9) Leukoplakia
(10) Throat, mouth, and lip cancer
2
Q
Who determined that tobacco use is the single most preventable cause
of illness and death
A
The surgeon general
3
Q
It is crucial that tobacco and cessation education be conducted when
A
during health promotion training
4
Q
What medications are used to help quit tobacco
A
(a) Varenicline
(b) Bupropion
(c) Chantix (psychotropic drug)
