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15 Cards in this Set
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MOST important cause of preventable morbidity and early mortality
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Cigarette smoking
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Smoking decreases the lifespan of men and women by how much?
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5-8 years in women and 7-12 in men
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Smoking effects on babies
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Lower birth weight babies
Higher risk of mental retardation Babies have less efficient pulmonary fx Increased risk of respiratory and ear infections More likely to smoke themselves Children of mothers who smoke during pregnancy may also be at increased risk for obesity and diabetes. Smoking reduces the mother's folate levels A 2003 study also suggested that smoking during pregnancy can have harmful neurologic effects on newborns, and, furthermore, these infants may have to endure withdrawal symptoms after birth |
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Definition of a drug
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A drug is an article (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body.Two components-
The substance had to affect the structure or function of the body. Manufacturer had to intend that it do so. |
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How soon can S&S of withdrawl occur after abstinence of smoking?
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2-3 hours
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On average how many times does a smoker quit before they are successful?
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8
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How does nicotine affect the body?
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constricts the blood vessels, raising blood pressure and increasing the strain on the heart
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The Effects of Smoking on the Gastrointestinal Tract
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Smoking increases acid secretion and reduces blood flow and production of compounds that protect the stomach lining.
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The Effects of Smoking on Other Disorders Related to Aging
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Increased incidence of cataracts and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in older people.
Gum disease, and therefore tooth loss. Wrinkles. Baldness and premature gray hair. Hearing loss Incontinence. |
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Whe do the worst nicotine withdrawal symptoms subside?
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WIthin a month
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Five A’s for brief intervention
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Ask about tobacco
Advise to quit Assess willingness to make a quit attempt Assist in quit attempt Arrange follow-up |
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Plan for cessation
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Make the decision to quit.
Set a quit date, and choose a quit plan. Deal with withdrawal. Stay quit (maintain success). |
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S&S Nicotine and Tobacco Withdrawal
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Dysphoric or depressed mood
Insomnia Irritability Frustration Anxiety Restlessness Difficulty in concentrating Decreased heart rate Increased appetite or weight gain |
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Can NRT be used in pregnancy?
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Yes but gum nasal spray and lozenges are better than patches
and it is not recommendedand has not been tested |
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nicotine receptor agonist
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Varenicline (chantix)
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