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Smoking/vaping/nicotine after stroke — quit plan + supports
A practical quit-plan module focused on nicotine as a stroke risk factor: triggers, replacement strategies, evidence-based supports, and exact-copy scripts to request meds/coaching (no dosing).
Secondary PreventionCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate15 minStandard (9–12)
Educational only
Educational only — discuss cessation medications and safety with clinicians.
Get help now
Call emergency services for sudden stroke symptoms or severe chest pain/shortness of breath.
Key takeaways
- Explain why nicotine/tobacco is a major stroke risk factor
- Create a 2-week quit plan with trigger replacements
- Use scripts to request evidence-based cessation support
Why quitting matters
- Vascular risk
- BP effects
- Clot risk
Quit plan
- Set a date
- List triggers
- Replacement behaviors
- Support
Supports
- Counseling
- Quitline
- Medication options (clinician-guided)
Practice check
What you’ll practice
These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.
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