PHARM 201 Exam Questions with Correct
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What is vaping?
Inhaling and exhaling aerosol from an electronic device (e-cigarette).
What are the main components of an e-cigarette?
Mouthpiece, heating coil, battery (rechargeable), puff activation or push-button.
What substances are commonly vaped?
Nicotine-containing e-liquids, cannabis-derived liquids or flower, essential oils.
What is the primary focus of vaping products?
Nicotine-containing products, such as JUUL.
What are the main solvents found in e-liquids?
Propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG).
What are common PG/VG ratios in e-liquids?
50/50, 60/40, 70/30.
What does GRAS stand for and what does it imply?
Generally Recognized as Safe; applies to oral consumption, not inhalation.
What is free-base nicotine?
Unprotonated nicotine that allows gas phase absorption.
What are nicotine salts?
, Protonated nicotine that is less harsh and allows for higher concentrations.
What is a significant feature of JUUL products?
JUUL pioneered nicotine salts and has high nicotine concentrations.
What is the health Canada cap for nicotine concentration in e-liquids?
20 mg/mL.
How many flavors of e-liquids are available worldwide?
Approximately 15,000 flavors.
What is the appeal of flavored vapes to youth?
Flavors like berry, lemon, and candy-like names attract youth aged 15-19.
What percentage of grades 10-12 students have tried vaping?
Nearly 50%.
What are some government interventions regarding vaping?
Banning flavored vapes (except tobacco) and banning 'toy-like' vaping devices.
What does EVALI stand for?
E-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury.
What demographic is predominantly affected by EVALI?
Young people under 35 years old.
What are the chronic disease risks associated with vaping?
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What is vaping?
Inhaling and exhaling aerosol from an electronic device (e-cigarette).
What are the main components of an e-cigarette?
Mouthpiece, heating coil, battery (rechargeable), puff activation or push-button.
What substances are commonly vaped?
Nicotine-containing e-liquids, cannabis-derived liquids or flower, essential oils.
What is the primary focus of vaping products?
Nicotine-containing products, such as JUUL.
What are the main solvents found in e-liquids?
Propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG).
What are common PG/VG ratios in e-liquids?
50/50, 60/40, 70/30.
What does GRAS stand for and what does it imply?
Generally Recognized as Safe; applies to oral consumption, not inhalation.
What is free-base nicotine?
Unprotonated nicotine that allows gas phase absorption.
What are nicotine salts?
, Protonated nicotine that is less harsh and allows for higher concentrations.
What is a significant feature of JUUL products?
JUUL pioneered nicotine salts and has high nicotine concentrations.
What is the health Canada cap for nicotine concentration in e-liquids?
20 mg/mL.
How many flavors of e-liquids are available worldwide?
Approximately 15,000 flavors.
What is the appeal of flavored vapes to youth?
Flavors like berry, lemon, and candy-like names attract youth aged 15-19.
What percentage of grades 10-12 students have tried vaping?
Nearly 50%.
What are some government interventions regarding vaping?
Banning flavored vapes (except tobacco) and banning 'toy-like' vaping devices.
What does EVALI stand for?
E-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury.
What demographic is predominantly affected by EVALI?
Young people under 35 years old.
What are the chronic disease risks associated with vaping?
