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    Instrument: Fagerstrom Test For Nicotine Dependence (FTND) : Description

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    The document describes the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND), a standard instrument used to assess the intensity of physical addiction to nicotine in smokers. The test contains six questions that are scored to yield a total between 0-10, with higher scores indicating a more intense physical dependence. It may be used by physicians to determine if medication is needed for nicotine withdrawal. The document then provides an example interview of a smoker assessed using the FTND.

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    The document describes the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND), a standard instrument used to assess the intensity of physical addiction to nicotine in smokers. The test contains six questions that are scored to yield a total between 0-10, with higher scores indicating a more intense physical dependence. It may be used by physicians to determine if medication is needed for nicotine withdrawal. The document then provides an example interview of a smoker assessed using the FTND.

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    Instrument: Fagerstrom Test For Nicotine

    Dependence (FTND)
    Description:
    The Fagerstrm Test for Nicotine Dependence is a standard instrument for assessing the intensity of
    physical addiction to nicotine. The test was designed to provide an ordinal measure of nicotine
    dependence related to cigarette smoking. It contains six items that evaluate the quantity of cigarette
    consumption, the compulsion to use, and dependence.

    In scoring the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence, yes/no items are scored from 0 to 1 and
    multiple-choice items are scored from 0 to 3. The items are summed to yield a total score of 0-10.
    The higher the total Fagerstrm score, the more intense is the patient's physical dependence on
    nicotine.

    In the clinic, the Fagerstrm test may be used by the physician to document indications for
    prescribing medication for nicotine withdrawal.

    The Fagerstrm Tolerance Questionnaire was developed by Karl-Olov Fagerstrm. This instrument
    was modified to the Fagerstrm Test for Nicotine Dependence by Todd Heatherton, et al. in 1991.
    The FTND is copyrighted by Taylor and Francis Ltd., but may be reproduced without permission, as
    available from the source reference (Heatherton, et al., 1991).

    Instrument Usage:
    Clinical Research

    Assignment:

    Interview a smoker

    Assess the level of dependence using the fagerstrom test.


    Analyze the results based on level of dependence.
    Why is it important to assess the level of dependence of a smoker?
    What health teachings can be given to these clients?
    Smokers Profile

    Name: J.M. Pionilla

    Age: 19 years old

    Answers:

    1. 31 to 60 mins. -1
    2. No -0
    3. Any others -0
    4. 10 or less -0
    5. Yes -1
    6. No -0

    TOTAL SCORE: 2 (Very Low Dependence)

    The smokers total score is 2. This means that the client has low dependence on
    nicotine. This suggests that they may not need Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT),
    although it is recommended that they still be monitored for withdrawal symptoms.

    Nicotine dependence also called tobacco dependence is an addiction to tobacco


    products caused by the drug nicotine. Nicotine dependence means you can't stop using
    the substance, even though it's causing you harm.

    Nicotine produces physical and mood-altering effects in your brain that are temporarily
    pleasing. These effects make you want to use tobacco and lead to dependence. At the
    same time, stopping tobacco use causes withdrawal symptoms, including irritability and
    anxiety.

    While it's the nicotine in tobacco that causes nicotine dependence, the toxic effects of
    tobacco result from other substances in tobacco. Smokers have much higher rates of
    heart disease, stroke and cancer than nonsmokers do.

    Regardless of how long you've smoked, stopping smoking can improve your health.
    Many effective treatments for nicotine dependence are available to help you manage
    withdrawal and stop smoking for good. Ask your doctor for help.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nicotine-dependence/home/ovc-20202596

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