Smoking Cessation

Using the Ask-Advise-Refer method, what is the most appropriate next step to take after a patient indicates they want to stop smoking? Select one: Document how many cigarettes they smoke each day. Show them where to find OTC nicotine replacement therapies. Refer the patient to additional resources that can help them quit Ask them to contact their primary provider for information on quitting

Refer the patient to additional resources that can help them quit

Which question is appropriate for you to ask a patient as part of the first step in the Ask-Advise-Refer method? Select one: "Are you having problems with withdrawal symptoms or cravings?" "How is your attempt to quit smoking going?" "Do you smoke or use tobacco products?" "Did you call 1-877-44U-QUIT"

"Do you smoke or use tobacco products?"

Patients who quit smoking may need to cut back on their intake of: Select one: Caffeine Fruit juice Sugar Vitamin B12

Caffeine

What would be an appropriate way to use bupropion SR for smoking cessation? Select one: Combining it with the nicotine patch Starting it a week after the quit date Using 450 mg twice a day as a maintenance dose Taking the second daily dose five hours after the first to reduce insomnia

Combining it with the nicotine patch

What change in an olanzapine prescription should you expect if the patient quits smoking? Select one: Decrease in dose Increase in dose Change in medication Addition of a new medication

Decrease in dose

What is a common physical effect of using tobacco? Select one: Depression Improved concentration Slow heart rate Weight gain

Improved concentration

What is a characteristic of nicotine patches? Select one: They are effective at treating sudden nicotine cravings. They should be flushed down the toilet after removal. They are available in three strengths They should be applied twice daily.

They are available in three strengths