Health Beliefs & Lifestyle Choices

Which of the following is NOT a component of Rosenstock's Health Belief Model?

• Perceived Benefits

• Perceived Susceptibility

• Self esteem

• Cue to Action

Answer explanation

Rosenstock's Health Belief Model has 6 components:

1) Perceived susceptibility

2) Perceived severity

3) Perceived benefits

4) Perceived barriers

5) Self-efficacy

6) Cue to action

Self-esteem is NOT included in the Health Belief Model

Which of the following is a medication commonly used for smoking cessation?

• Bupropion (Zyban)

• Doripenem (Doribax)

• Benzonatate (Tessalon)

• Buspirone

Answer explanation

Bupropion (Zyban) is commonly used to aid in smoking cessation.

-Doripenem is a carbapenem antibiotic

-Benzonatate is an antitussive used as a local anesthetic

-Buspirone is an anxiolytic used to decrease symptoms of anxiety

TRUE or FALSE? The addictive potential of vaping is less than smoking cigarettes

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Vaping shares the same amount of addiction potential as smoking

Gum bleeding caused by smoking negatively affects which body system?

• Cardiovascular

• Skin

• Gastrointestinal

• Musculoskeletal

Answer explanation

Gum bleeding has a negative effect on the gastrointestinal system

TRUE or FALSE? Smoking during pregnancy can lead to SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Smoking may potentially cause SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)

TRUE or FALSE? Nicotine has a negative drug-to-drug interaction with estrogen medications

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Nicotine negatively interacts with estrogen medications

Lung healing may be further accelerated by all of the following EXCEPT:

• Consuming a healthy diet

• Steam therapy

• Chewing gum

• Deep breathing exercises

Answer explanation

Chewing gum does NOT facilitate lung healing

TRUE or FALSE? Tapering is an effective method of smoking cessation

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Tapering (gradually lowering the amount) is proven as an effective method of smoking cessation

Which term defines the level of confidence in personal ability to successfully reach goals & complete tasks?

• Self-persuasion

• Self-efficacy

• Self-motivation

• Self-knowledge

Answer explanation

Self-efficacy describes the level of confidence in personal ability to successfully reach goals & complete tasks

TRUE or FALSE? Health beliefs determine individual probability of taking medications & utilizing health care services

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Health beliefs determine the individual probability of taking medications & utilizing health care services