Quitting/Coping
Two types of nicotine replacements
What is gum, patches, inhalers, lozenge?
Is it ever good to smoke while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?
No
The main addictive property of tobacco.
What is Nicotine?
The A3C's to quitting tobacco use
What is
Ask
Advise
Assess
Connect
Life threatening condition that is increased from smoking during and after pregnancy
What is SIDS?
The side effects of nicotine withdrawal
What is intense cravings for nicotine, tingling in the hands and feet, sweating, nausea and abdominal cramping, constipation and gas, headaches, coughing, sore throat/dry mouth, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, irritability, depression, weight gain
A small rectangular "sticker" that is stuck to the skin to administer specific amounts of nicotine. Used to aid in smoking cessation.
What is a nicotine patch?
A chemical that binds to blood cells more effectively than oxygen, causing a decrease in oxygen circulation and is harmful to the body
What is carbon monoxide?
The number of people who die from smoking annually
What is more than 480,000?
Typical triggers for smoking
What is stress, being around other smokers, daily habits, alcohol
The reproductive effects of smoking
What is pregnancy complications, premature menopause, ovulation problems, ectopic pregnancy, low birth weight, low sperm count, erectile dysfunction?
How much money do you spend on a PPD?
What is $2,000+?
Thats a lot of money down the toilet!
The phone number to give patients as a self help line
Missouri Tobacco Quitline
What is 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Your heart rate and blood pressure drop to normal levels after this amount of time.
What is the benefit of quitting smoking after 20 minutes?
What is the neurotransmitter released in the brain after inhalation of nicotine?
Dopamine