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Approximately how many deaths in the United States each year are attributed to cigarette smoking?
Approximately how many deaths in the United States each year are attributed to cigarette smoking?
- 380,000
- 550,000
- 250,000
- 480,000 (correct)
What is the estimated decrease in years of life expectancy for smokers compared to non-smokers?
What is the estimated decrease in years of life expectancy for smokers compared to non-smokers?
- 5 years
- 10 years (correct)
- 20 years
- 15 years
What percentage does quitting smoking before the age of 40 reduce the risk of dying from smoking-related disease?
What percentage does quitting smoking before the age of 40 reduce the risk of dying from smoking-related disease?
- 75%
- 50%
- 60%
- 90% (correct)
Which of the following is accurate regarding secondhand vaping, compared to other everyday exposures?
Which of the following is accurate regarding secondhand vaping, compared to other everyday exposures?
According to the US Public Health Services (USPHS), which two methods have the best efficacy for smoking cessation?
According to the US Public Health Services (USPHS), which two methods have the best efficacy for smoking cessation?
Which of the following is a component of e-juice?
Which of the following is a component of e-juice?
Which of the following best describes the products of vaping?
Which of the following best describes the products of vaping?
What is the primary similarity between vegetable glycerine and propylene glycol?
What is the primary similarity between vegetable glycerine and propylene glycol?
Within '5 A's' intervention strategy what does 'Ask' refer to?
Within '5 A's' intervention strategy what does 'Ask' refer to?
Which cause of death has the highest incidence based on the 'Preventable Causes of Death' chart?
Which cause of death has the highest incidence based on the 'Preventable Causes of Death' chart?
Approximately what percentage of deaths attributable to cigarette smoking is due to lung cancer?
Approximately what percentage of deaths attributable to cigarette smoking is due to lung cancer?
In smoking cessation, which intervention involves prescribing medications like nicotine replacement patches or Wellbutrin?
In smoking cessation, which intervention involves prescribing medications like nicotine replacement patches or Wellbutrin?
What is the greatest safety concern regarding vaping?
What is the greatest safety concern regarding vaping?
What is the first step in '5 A’s'?
What is the first step in '5 A’s'?
Approximately how many deaths annually are attributed to cigarette smoke for men versus women?
Approximately how many deaths annually are attributed to cigarette smoke for men versus women?
Which of the following best summarizes the comparison between e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes?
Which of the following best summarizes the comparison between e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes?
Which of the following is most accurate about the nicotine levels in vaping?
Which of the following is most accurate about the nicotine levels in vaping?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of primary care providers in smoking cessation?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of primary care providers in smoking cessation?
According to research, what is the effect of switching from smoking to vaping on a vaper's level of fitness?
According to research, what is the effect of switching from smoking to vaping on a vaper's level of fitness?
What percentage of smokers want to quit?
What percentage of smokers want to quit?
Flashcards
Smoking cessation
Smoking cessation
Stopping or quitting smoking. It involves strategies to overcome nicotine addiction.
Annual deaths from smoking
Annual deaths from smoking
Cigarette smoking is estimated to cause more than 480,000 deaths annually in the United States, including deaths from secondhand smoke.
Life expectancy and smoking
Life expectancy and smoking
On average, a smoker's life expectancy is at least 10 years shorter than that of a nonsmoker.
Quitting before 40
Quitting before 40
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What is vaping?
What is vaping?
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Vaping mechanism
Vaping mechanism
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Safety of vaping
Safety of vaping
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E-juice ingredients
E-juice ingredients
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Secondhand vaping
Secondhand vaping
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5 A's for Smoking Cessation
5 A's for Smoking Cessation
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Effective Cessation Methods
Effective Cessation Methods
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Study Notes
- Cigarette smoking causes one of every five deaths in the U.S. each year.
Cigarette Smoking Statistics
- Annually causes more than 480,000 deaths including from secondhand smoke.
- Causes 278,544 deaths annually among men, including those from secondhand smoke.
- Causes 201,773 deaths annually among women, including those from secondhand smoke.
- Decreases life expectancy for smokers by at least 10 years compared to nonsmokers.
- Quitting before 40 reduces the risk of dying from smoking-related diseases by about 90%.
Vaping
- Vaping involves inhaling and exhaling an aerosol produced by e-cigarettes or similar devices.
- E-cigarettes produce aerosol, often mistaken for water vapor, instead of tobacco smoke.
- The aerosol consists of fine particles containing toxins.
- These particles contain varying amounts of toxic chemicals linked to cancer, respiratory, and heart disease.
Primary Care Provider Intervention for Cessation
- A five-step in-office intervention, known as the "5 A's" (USPHS), can be implemented by primary care providers to increase cessation rates.
- Ask about tobacco/e-cigarette use at every visit.
- Advise all tobacco users to stop.
- Assess their willingness to make a quit attempt.
- Assist the patient in quitting.
- Arrange follow-up contact to support their efforts.
Tools for Smoking Cessation
- Assessment for readiness.
- E-cigarettes are not recommended.
- US Public Health Services (USPHS) identifies behavioral counseling and pharmacology as the two most effective methods.
- Combining counseling and pharmacology yields the best results.
Medications for Smoking Cessation
- Nicotine replacement therapies include patches, gums, lozenges, inhalers, and nasal sprays.
- Wellbutrin is an effective antidepressant.
- Chantix is another medication option.
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