Smoking Cessation FINAL

Question 1

Nicotine replacement options to help with smoking cessation

Answer 1

skin patches, gum, lozenges, inhaler, nasal spray, varenicline (Chantix), and bupropion

Question 2

Varenicline (Chantix) will decrease cravings. Should be taken with a full glass of water. Side effects include

Answer 2

hallucinations, manic behavior, impaired judgement, nausea, and abnormal dreams

Question 3

Patient & Family Education- Smoking Cessation

Answer 3

-Make a list of the reasons why you want to stop smoking
-Set a date and keep it
-Ask for help
-Consult your health care provider about nicotine replacement therapy
-Remove ashtrays and lighters
-Reward yourself w/ money you save from not smoking
-Avoid places that might tempt you to smoke
-Find activities that keep your hands busy
-Take five deep breaths when you feel the urge to smoke
-Keep plenty of healthy, low-calorie snacks
-Drink at least 8 glasses of water each day
-Begin an exercise program
-Don’t beat yourself up for backsliding
-Think of each day w/o tobacco as a major accomplishment

Question 4

S/E of nicotine skin patches

Answer 4

Nicotine @ night may interfere w/sleep; Causing vivid dreams.

Helpful w/ morning cravings

Question 5

The correct way to use nicotine gum for proper absorption through cheek & gums

Answer 5

Chew slowly so the gum is not swallowed.

Chew until tingling is felt, then park the gum in the cheek until the tingling goes away, repeat for a total of 30 minutes.

Reminder: no coffee, soda, or orange juice for 15 min prior or during use.

Question 6

S/E of Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Antidepressant used for smoking cessation

Answer 6

Dry mouth & difficulty sleeping