Deck 9: Addressing Tobacco Use and Dependence

Question 1

Which is the largest preventable cause of death in the United States and worldwide?

A) HIV/AIDS
B) Tuberculosis
C) Tobacco use
D) Alcohol abuse

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which category of people who use tobacco has increased in size?

A) Daily
B) Light use
C) Heavy use
D) Intermittent use

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Based on current research, what is the role of electronic cigarettes with smoking cessation in adults?

A) Studies have shown that they have no impact on cessation
B) Studies have yet to determine their effectiveness as a cessation aid
C) Studies have shown that they reduce the use of tobacco cigarettes
D) Studies have proved that electronic cigarettes are addictive

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which is a symptom of tobacco withdrawal?

A) Thirst
B) Nausea
C) Anxiety
D) Headache

Question 5

Which neurotransmitter is the most affected by nicotine in cigarettes?

A) Serotonin
B) Dopamine
C) Acetylcholine
D) Norepinephrine

Question 6

Which factor must be considered to prevent a relapse after smoking cessation?

A) Irritability
B) Weight gain
C) Nervousness
D) Conditioned triggers

Question 7

Which person is most likely to be successful with smoking cessation?

A) Black working in a food service industry
B) Tenth grade education working in a factory
C) College-educated with private health insurance
D) Employed part-time receiving government assistance

Question 8

Which is a recommendation made by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to clinicians for all adults who use tobacco?

A) Advise patients to stop tobacco use
B) Suggest weight management strategies
C) Discuss the use of vitamin supplements
D) Instruct on appropriate physical activity for the patient's age

Question 9

Which is a minimal intensity treatment strategy for smoking cessation?

A) Use of the 5A model
B) Development of a treatment plan
C) Prescription for pharmacotherapy
D) Comprehensive assessment of tobacco use

Question 10

Which are the phases of an effective smoking cessation plan?

A) Planning, implementation, evaluation
B) Assessment, diagnosis, treatment
C) Identification, planning, treatment
D) Motivation, pre-cessation, cessation, maintenance

Question 11

Which is the most effective medication for smoking cessation?

A) Diazepam
B) Bupropion
C) Varenicline
D) Tetracycline

Question 12

Why is the rate of physician advice about smoking cessation low?

A) Cost
B) Lack of time
C) Overall impact on the patient's health
D) Unaware of the patient's smoking behavior

Question 13

Which action should be taken for a patient who is not ready to quit smoking?

A) Refer to 1-800-QUIT-NOW
B) Provide a motivational intervention
C) Provide supplementary educational material
D) Recommend use of combination or single pharmacotherapy

Question 14

Which should be considered when selecting a web-based tobacco cessation program?

A) Commitment to access the program daily
B) Cost for enrolling in an online program
C) Need to follow up with the primary physician
D) Meets industry standards for effective interventions

Question 15

Which is a major issue with smoking cessation apps?

A) Cost
B) Ease of use
C) Inconsistent access
D) Interventions not evidence-based