When a smoker quits, what is one of the most immediate effects?
A) Ability to smell and taste improves.
B) Blood pressure drops to normal.
C) Circulation improves.
D) Oxygen level in the blood increases.
The smoking-cessation medication varenicline (Chantix)
A) delivers a stead stream of nicotine to the brain.
B) reduces nicotine cravings and blocks nicotine receptor sites in the brain.
C) builds up the individual's nicotine tolerance.
D) has no significant side effects.
Which of the following products delivers nicotine to the bloodstream the fastest?
A) Nicotine gum
B) Nicotine patch
C) Nicotine nasal spray
D) Nicotine lozenges
Lumps in the jaw or neck, sores on lips or gums that don't heal as expected, and difficulty speaking or swallowing are signs of
A) gum disease.
B) oral cancer.
C) laryngitis.
D) dental caries.
The smoking-cessation medication bupropion (Zyban) affects brain chemistry by
A) improving mood and sleep and reducing anxiety.
B) speeding up metabolism so the body processes nicotine faster.
C) causing nausea and vomiting if a person smokes.
D) decreasing nicotine withdrawal symptoms and the urge to smoke.
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