ODP EXAM 1 LATEST
Which of the following is false regarding the Nicotrol inhaler?
OTC and prescription
Who should not be prescribed a nicotrol inhaler?
Hx of chronic bronchospasm
Common side effects for a nicotrol inhaler include
Coughing, local irritation of the throat/mouth, and rhinitis
If a nicotrol inhaler is absorbed via the buccal mucosa, the nicotrol
nasal spray is absorbed via the
Nasal mucosa
Each metered dose of nicotrol nasal spray delivers how much
nicotine?
0.5 mg
Who should not use a nicotrol nasal spray?
Hx of reactive airway disease or chronic nasal disorders (rhinitis, nasal
polyps, sinusitis)
Which NRT has the most rapid nicotine delivery?
Nicotrol nasal spray
T/F, dependency profile for the nicotrol nasal spray is higher than
other NRT's but still less than cigs
True
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What are some precautions for using NRT?
All of the above
How should Bupropion SR be taken?
1-2 weeks before quit date, 150 mg one daily for 3 days, 150 mg twice
daily for 7-12weeks, and then use for maintenance up to 6 months
What are side effects of Bupropion (zyban)?
Disorientation, insomnia, dry mouth
When should patients consider extending the use of NRTs?
All of the above
Which therapy is approved for a long-term maintenace?
Bupropion SR
Which non-nicotine therapy has agonist effects AND antagonist
effects?
Varenicline (chantix)
What is the agonist effect of Varenicline (chantix)?
Selectively binding to nicotine receptors
Without creating the full nicotine effect on the release of dopamine
Who should receive pharmoacotherapy?
Anyone committed to a quit date
How to use Chantix?
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All of the above to increase long-term abstinence
T/F, even if pt slips up and smokes during treatment, they are
encouraged to continue Chantix treatment
True
Which therapy as the highest percentage of participants and weeks
of continuous abstinence rate?
Chantix
Side effects for Varenicline (chantix) include
Nausea, sleep disturbance, constipation, farts, vomiting
T/F, pt prescribed Chantix had reduced risk of needing
antidepressants during subsequent 12 months
True
What products are the only products that when used as directed kill
you?
Tobacco products
When oral hygiene does not follow a meal, what can you do to bring
you salivary pH back to neutral?
Eat cheese or milk, xylitol gum, rinsing with water
What is the biggest problem with food diary?
Under-reporting or changing the response while recording
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Which of the following is false regarding the Nicotrol inhaler?
OTC and prescription
Who should not be prescribed a nicotrol inhaler?
Hx of chronic bronchospasm
Common side effects for a nicotrol inhaler include
Coughing, local irritation of the throat/mouth, and rhinitis
If a nicotrol inhaler is absorbed via the buccal mucosa, the nicotrol
nasal spray is absorbed via the
Nasal mucosa
Each metered dose of nicotrol nasal spray delivers how much
nicotine?
0.5 mg
Who should not use a nicotrol nasal spray?
Hx of reactive airway disease or chronic nasal disorders (rhinitis, nasal
polyps, sinusitis)
Which NRT has the most rapid nicotine delivery?
Nicotrol nasal spray
T/F, dependency profile for the nicotrol nasal spray is higher than
other NRT's but still less than cigs
True
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PAGE
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, ODP EXAM 1 LATEST
What are some precautions for using NRT?
All of the above
How should Bupropion SR be taken?
1-2 weeks before quit date, 150 mg one daily for 3 days, 150 mg twice
daily for 7-12weeks, and then use for maintenance up to 6 months
What are side effects of Bupropion (zyban)?
Disorientation, insomnia, dry mouth
When should patients consider extending the use of NRTs?
All of the above
Which therapy is approved for a long-term maintenace?
Bupropion SR
Which non-nicotine therapy has agonist effects AND antagonist
effects?
Varenicline (chantix)
What is the agonist effect of Varenicline (chantix)?
Selectively binding to nicotine receptors
Without creating the full nicotine effect on the release of dopamine
Who should receive pharmoacotherapy?
Anyone committed to a quit date
How to use Chantix?
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, ODP EXAM 1 LATEST
All of the above to increase long-term abstinence
T/F, even if pt slips up and smokes during treatment, they are
encouraged to continue Chantix treatment
True
Which therapy as the highest percentage of participants and weeks
of continuous abstinence rate?
Chantix
Side effects for Varenicline (chantix) include
Nausea, sleep disturbance, constipation, farts, vomiting
T/F, pt prescribed Chantix had reduced risk of needing
antidepressants during subsequent 12 months
True
What products are the only products that when used as directed kill
you?
Tobacco products
When oral hygiene does not follow a meal, what can you do to bring
you salivary pH back to neutral?
Eat cheese or milk, xylitol gum, rinsing with water
What is the biggest problem with food diary?
Under-reporting or changing the response while recording
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