Stage 2: Ready to Quit Smoking Facilitation Quiz
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What is the main purpose of encouraging patients attempting to quit smoking to use effective medications?

  • To eliminate withdrawal symptoms
  • To double quit rates
  • To reduce reinforcing effects of nicotine
  • To target behavioral and psychological aspects of tobacco cessation (correct)
  • Which medication is specifically mentioned as reducing physical withdrawal from nicotine?

  • Bupropion (correct)
  • Varenicline
  • Nicotine replacement therapy products
  • Chantix
  • In the context of tobacco cessation, what do neuropsychiatric symptoms and suicide risk primarily refer to?

  • Psychological aspects of smoking cessation
  • Symptoms related to medication side effects (correct)
  • Effects of nicotine replacement therapy
  • Physical withdrawal symptoms
  • What is the typical duration within which most symptoms of tobacco cessation manifest, peak, and subside?

    <p>2-4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are patients encouraged to use effective medications for tobacco dependence treatment?

    <p>To eliminate the immediate, reinforcing effects of nicotine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for dosing of bupropion during the first 3-6 weeks of treatment?

    <p>Start with at least 6 cartridges/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum recommended daily dosage of bupropion?

    <p>16 cartridges/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the recommended maximum duration of therapy for bupropion treatment?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adverse effect is commonly associated with the nicotine inhaler mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when prescribing bupropion for smoking cessation?

    <p>Monitoring for neuropsychiatric symptoms and suicide risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may happen if some foods and beverages are consumed before or while using the nicotine inhaler?

    <p>Reduced effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential side effect of bupropion that patients should be aware of?

    <p>Potential worsening of psychiatric conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the mouthpiece of the nicotine inhaler be cleaned according to the text?

    <p>Clean regularly with mild detergent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended dose form of bupropion for smoking cessation?

    <p>4-mg nicotine gum or lozenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial factor to monitor when patients are prescribed bupropion for smoking cessation?

    <p>Therapeutic plasma levels of bupropion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered regarding the treatment duration of bupropion for smoking cessation?

    <p>The duration should be determined based on individual response and success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one caution that should be taken into account when initiating bupropion therapy for smoking cessation?

    <p>Careful monitoring in patients with a history of seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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