Why would nicotine gum be helpful for a smoker trying to quit, since it contains the harmful drug? (1 point) Responses Gum contains such a low amount of nicotine the smoker can barely tell it is there. Gum contains such a low amount of nicotine the smoker can barely tell it is there. Chewing the gum takes the smoker’s mind off of cigarettes, which changes their habit. Chewing the gum takes the smoker’s mind off of cigarettes, which changes their habit. It helps reduce the nicotine withdrawal symptoms while keeping the other bad chemicals out of their body. It helps reduce the nicotine withdrawal symptoms while keeping the other bad chemicals out of their body. When used with cigarettes, it provides enough nicotine to eliminate the urge in just a few days.
Chewing the gum takes the smoker’s mind off of cigarettes, which changes their habit.
If someone is using tobacco products for the first time, what symptoms might you expect them to have? (1 point) Responses brown stained fingers and teeth brown stained fingers and teeth dizziness dizziness lung cancer lung cancer tooth decay
Why would a tobacco user who has no other symptoms of a cold feel like she may have one? (1 point) Responses The chew has a bitter taste, which sometimes causes a choking cough as it is swallowed. The chew has a bitter taste, which sometimes causes a choking cough as it is swallowed. The smoke from the cigarette tickles the nose to create repetitive sneezing. The smoke from the cigarette tickles the nose to create repetitive sneezing. The snuff irritates the lining of the mouth, causing excessive coughing. The snuff irritates the lining of the mouth, causing excessive coughing. The tar burned off the cigarette gets in the lungs, causing mucus buildup and making a person cough.
Which statement would be most effective when refusing tobacco from your best friend? (1 point) Responses “That’s a dumb question. Don’t ask me that again!” “That’s a dumb question. Don’t ask me that again!” “I can’t do that. My parents would kill me if they found out.” “I can’t do that. My parents would kill me if they found out.” “I’m not sure if I want to. I have heard some bad things about that.” “I’m not sure if I want to. I have heard some bad things about that.” “No thanks. My health is important to me and this would damage my health.”
Even though teens watch a lot of television and listen to a lot of music, why is media less effective than peers in encouraging teens to use tobacco? (1 point) Responses Advertising on radio and television has been banned for 30 years, which limits their exposure to teens. Advertising on radio and television has been banned for 30 years, which limits their exposure to teens. Media does not have enough money to put together catchy advertisements to entice teens. Media does not have enough money to put together catchy advertisements to entice teens. Peers do not have as much influence on their friends as media does. Peers do not have as much influence on their friends as media does. Teens do not pay attention to the things they see on television or hear on the radio.
