Reasons for Unwillingness to Quit Smoking
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Which of the following is a proven effect of comprehensive smoke-free laws?

  • Increased mortality from smoking-related illnesses
  • Reduced mortality from smoking-related illnesses (correct)
  • Increased neonatal mortality
  • Reduced hospital admissions for common cold

    • What is the impact of smoke-free laws on neonatal and infant mortality?

  • Unrelated to mortality
  • Reduced mortality (correct)
  • Increased mortality
  • No impact

    • How many countries were covered by comprehensive smoke-free environments in 2007?

  • 74
  • 50
  • 100
  • 10 (correct)

    • What is the burden caused by second-hand smoke, according to the Global Burden of Disease (2019) estimates?

    <p>1.3 million deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What health conditions are associated with second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure in adults?

    <p>Stroke, coronary heart disease, cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure and respiratory infections?

    <p>Increased risk of respiratory infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, how many people die from second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure annually?

    <p>1.3 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the number of non-smokers' deaths from SHS compare to road traffic crash deaths?

    <p>More than road traffic crash deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main impact of comprehensive smoke-free laws on acute coronary syndrome?

    <p>$50%$ reduction in mortality from acute coronary syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the coverage of countries by comprehensive smoke-free environments changed from 2007 to 2022?

    <p>Increased from 10 to 74</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common respiratory condition among children exposed to secondhand smoke?

    <p>Respiratory tract infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Stages of Change Model, which stage are geriatric patients more likely to reside in?

    <p>Pre-contemplation stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are older smokers less likely to attempt quitting than younger smokers?

    <p>They are not interested in quitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might contribute to the success of older smokers who attempt to quit despite decades of continuous smoking?

    <p>Personal insights and self-motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group of smokers is less likely to report attempting to quit or seek help from a GP?

    <p>75+ years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason that older smokers are more likely to smoke, according to the text?

    <p>Nicotine dependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended in every visit a patient makes to their primary care provider?

    <p>Smoking cessation counseling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done at every physician encounter for smokers according to the text?

    <p>Urge smokers to quit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tool can be used as an early eye opener and motivation for smokers?

    <p>Quit Smoking And Save tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays an important role in improving abstinence rates among smokers according to the text?

    <p>Number of quit attempts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason a patient may be unwilling to quit smoking?

    <p>Fear of weight loss and other concerns about quitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stage is the patient in if they have already stopped smoking within the last 6 months?

    <p>Maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is considered a first-line medication for smoking cessation?

    <p>Bupropion SR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool should be used to assess the patient's readiness to stop smoking?

    <p>Stages of Change - Smoking tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) in smoking cessation?

    <p>To help patients unwilling or unable to stop smoking lessen their cigarette consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should second-line medications for smoking cessation be considered?

    <p>If first-line medications have failed or are contraindicated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was developed by a panel of international experts in 2009 to tailor pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation?

    <p>&quot;Medication Algorithm&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage is characterized by the patient thinking about stopping but not having made a decision to quit?

    <p>Contemplation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done for patients willing to quit within the next 30 days?

    <p>Set a quit date, create an individualized quit plan, and continue smoking cessation counseling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when choosing pharmacological therapy for smoking cessation?

    <p>Patient’s past experience, preference, medical conditions, &amp; potential side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the 'Guide for using the algorithm'?

    <p>Offering guidance on pharmacotherapy for quitting smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of first-line medications is addressed in the 'Guide for using the algorithm'?

    <p>Impact on dosage required when the client smokes and/or stops smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Summary of product characteristics' include for all medications used to quit smoking?

    <p>Dose and side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk factor for smoking relapse?

    <p>Being with family or friends who smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be arranged within the first 2 weeks after initiating medical therapy, according to the text?

    <p>Physician follow-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended interval for follow-up visits after the initial physician follow-up?

    <p>12-week intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do symptoms of nicotine withdrawal usually peak according to the text?

    <p>Within 1-2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Guide to drug interactions with tobacco smoking' summarize?

    <p>Drug interactions with tobacco smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Guide to drug interactions with tobacco smoking' indicate about CYP1A2 activity after smoking cessation?

    <p>It increases the risk of adverse drug reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a potential impact on dosage required when the client smokes and/or stops smoking according to the 'Guide to drug interactions with tobacco smoking'?

    <p>Compensatory smoking - inhaling more deeply</p> Signup and view all the answers

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