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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Respiratory tract infections (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bupropion SR (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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; (C)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk factor for smoking relapse?

<p>Being with family or friends who smoke (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Drug interactions with tobacco smoking (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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