National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level 2 (NCAC II) Practice Exam Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of tobacco withdrawal?

  1. Cough

  2. Dizziness

  3. Increased Heart Rate

  4. Sleep Disturbances

The correct answer is: Increased Heart Rate

The correct answer is that increased heart rate is not typically a symptom of tobacco withdrawal. In fact, during the process of quitting tobacco, many individuals experience a decrease in heart rate after the initial withdrawal period. Tobacco use can increase heart rate and blood pressure, so when a person stops using tobacco, the cardiovascular system often becomes more stable, resulting in a potential decrease in heart rate. On the other hand, symptoms such as cough, dizziness, and sleep disturbances are indeed commonly reported during tobacco withdrawal. Cough can be the body’s mechanism to clear out accumulated mucus and irritants after stopping smoking. Dizziness may occur as the body adjusts to the absence of nicotine, and sleep disturbances are frequently reported due to changes in the body’s chemistry and habits related to nicotine consumption.