Smoking Cessation Flashcards
1
Q
____ is the leading cause of preventable death in the US
A
Cigarette smoking
2
Q
Cancers that are highly associated with smoking
A
Bladder, Esophagus, Oropharynx
3
Q
The American Caner Society recommends what type of screening measures for people at high risk for lung cancer
A
Annual low-dose CT scan
4
Q
What are the specific conditions that make ppl high risk for lung cancer and require annual screening?
A
MUST HAVE ALL:
* 55-74yo
* Currently smoke or quit within past 15 yrs
* at least 30 pack year hx
* Receive smoking cessation counseling
* been educated on pros/cons of scans
5
Q
Smoking Counseling 5A’s
A
- Do you use tobacco, how much?
- You should quit
- How willing are you to quit?
- Here’s some brief counseling and drug trmnt
- Let’s set up some FU appts to prevent relapse and monitor
6
Q
Nicotine Gum dosage if smoking <30min after walking?
A
4 mg
7
Q
Nicotine gum dosage if smoking >30min afte walking
A
2mg
