Question 1

Which of the following is true concerning the benefits of quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  The risk of dying of lung cancer is double among smokers than in those who have never smoked. 
B)  Persons who quit smoking before the age of 50 have half of the risk of dying in the next 15 years compared with those who continue to smoke. 
C)  The risk of dying of coronary heart disease for smokers is double that for lifetime nonsmokers, as is the risk of dying from a stroke. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  The risk of dying of lung cancer is double among smokers than in those who have never smoked. 
B)  Persons who quit smoking before the age of 50 have half of the risk of dying in the next 15 years compared with those who continue to smoke. 
C)  The risk of dying of coronary heart disease for smokers is double that for lifetime nonsmokers, as is the risk of dying from a stroke. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c E

Question 2

How long does it take nicotine blood levels to return to baseline after smoking a cigarette?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 minute 
B)  25 to 30 minutes 
C)  3 to 5 hours 
D)  1 day 
A)  1 minute 
B)  25 to 30 minutes 
C)  3 to 5 hours 
D)  1 day B

Question 3

How long does it take nicotine to reach the brain following inhalation of cigarette smoke?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 seconds 
B)  60 seconds 
C)  5 minutes 
D)  15 minutes 
A)  10 seconds 
B)  60 seconds 
C)  5 minutes 
D)  15 minutes A

Question 4

Which of the following is true about interventions for smoking cessation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patients need to be "badgered" about quitting smoking. 
B)  The highest success rates are achieved by stopping "cold turkey." 
C)  The chance for success increases when more than one option is used. 
D)  Use of telephone quit lines does not increase chances of success. 
A)  Patients need to be "badgered" about quitting smoking. 
B)  The highest success rates are achieved by stopping "cold turkey." 
C)  The chance for success increases when more than one option is used. 
D)  Use of telephone quit lines does not increase chances of success.

Question 5

Which of the following causes the most deaths in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  motor vehicle crashes 
B)  acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) 
C)  smoking 
D)  alcohol abuse and illicit drug use 
A)  motor vehicle crashes 
B)  acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) 
C)  smoking 
D)  alcohol abuse and illicit drug use

Which of the following is true concerning the benefits of quitting smoking?

How long does it take nicotine blood levels to return to baseline after smoking a cigarette?

How long does it take nicotine to reach the brain following inhalation of cigarette smoke?

Which of the following is true about interventions for smoking cessation?

Which of the following causes the most deaths in the United States?

Patient Evaluation and Risk Assessment

Infective Endocarditis

Hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Heart Failure or Congestive Heart Failure

Pulmonary Disease

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Liver Disease

Gastrointestinal Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

Adrenal Insufficiency

Thyroid Diseases

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Aids, HIV Infection, and Related Conditions

Allergy

Rheumatologic and Connective Tissue Disorders

Organ and Bone Marrow Transplantation

Disorders of Red Blood Cells

Disorders of White Blood Cells

Acquired Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Congenital Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Cancer and Oral Care of the Cancer Patient

Neurologic Disorders

Anxiety, eating Disorders, and Behavioral Reactions to Illness

Psychiatric Disorders

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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Exam 8: Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation

Which of the following is true concerning the benefits of quitting smoking?

How long does it take nicotine blood levels to return to baseline after smoking a cigarette?

How long does it take nicotine to reach the brain following inhalation of cigarette smoke?

Which of the following is true about interventions for smoking cessation?

Which of the following causes the most deaths in the United States?

Patient Evaluation and Risk Assessment

Infective Endocarditis

Hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Heart Failure or Congestive Heart Failure

Pulmonary Disease

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Liver Disease

Gastrointestinal Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

Adrenal Insufficiency

Thyroid Diseases

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Aids, HIV Infection, and Related Conditions

Allergy

Rheumatologic and Connective Tissue Disorders

Organ and Bone Marrow Transplantation

Disorders of Red Blood Cells

Disorders of White Blood Cells

Acquired Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Congenital Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Cancer and Oral Care of the Cancer Patient

Neurologic Disorders

Anxiety, eating Disorders, and Behavioral Reactions to Illness

Psychiatric Disorders

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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