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5 Health Consequences of Smoking
- 1. cancer of lung, mouth, bladder, and pancreas
- 2. chronic lung disease/infections
- 3. stomach ulcers
- 4. heart disease/stroke
- 5. Suddent Infant Death Syndrome; effects others around you (2nd hand smoke)
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5 Effects of Nicotine on the Body
- 1. increased heart rate/BP
- 2. causes pleasure and arousal
- 3. reduces anxiety/enhanced thinking
- 4. suppresses appetite
- 5. improves mood
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4 Signs of Nicotine Withdrawl
- 1. craving/increased appetite
- 2. difficulty concentrating
- 3. depression
- 4. decrease in STM
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Methods of quitting smoking vs. % that remain smoke free (5mo)
- Do it alone: 10.2%
- Smoking Cessation Brochures: 10.9%
- Counseling w/ a non-physician/counselor: 15.8%
- Counseling w/ Physician: 19.9%
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT):
Nicotine Patch
- Used: released over 24 hrs
- Side effects: vivid dreams, skin irritation, nightmares
- Brand: Nicoderm
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NRT: Nicotine Gum
- Used: short burst of nicotine; "Chew and Park"
- Side effects: nausea, sore throat, mouth irritation
- Brand name: Nicorette
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NRT: Nictotine Lozenge
- Used: place in mouth like hard candy
- Side effects: mouth irritation, sore throat
- Brand: Commit
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Avoid OTC NRT: In General
- 1. Pregnat
- 2. Breast Feeding
- 3. Heart Disease
- 4. Age less than 18 yrs.
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Avoid OTC NRT: Gum
- 1. stomach probs
- 2. lung probs
- 3. dentures
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Avoid OTC NRT: Patch
- 1. Skin probs
- 2. Allergies to adhesive tape
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3 Types of Insomnia
- 1. Transient: less than 1 wk
- 2. Short-term: 1-3 wks
- 3. Chronic/Long-term: greater than 3 wks (med prob)
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3 Causes of Insominia
- 1. General medical disorders
- 2. Anxiety/depression
- 3. Change in Environment
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4 Self-care strategies for Treatment of Insomnia
- 1. establish regular sleep pattern
- 2. do relaxing activities before sleep
- 3. avoid meals < 2 hrs before bedtime
- 4. no caffeine, nicotine, alc 4-6hrs before bed
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Adverse Effects of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Daytime drowsiness (additive)
- Dry mouth
- Tolerance (effect wears off)
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What is Ginkgo?
- Name of tree
- Leaf extract used:
- -improved memory (younger age)
- -slow down dementia
- 120-140mg/day
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