Tobacco Cessation
About what percentage of adults in the United States are current smokers? Select one: a) 5% b) 15% c) 25% d) 35%
15%
What would be the most appropriate next step to take after finding out that a patient at your pharmacy smokes cigarettes? Select one: a) Show them where to find the nicotine patches. b) Refer the patient to the additional resources that can help them quit. c) Ask them to contact their primary provider for information on quitting. d) Advise them of the dangers of smoking in a clear, strong personalized manner.
Advise them of the dangers of smoking in a clear, strong, and personalized manner.
Which strategy would be an effective way to identify patients who might benefit from a smoking cessation intervention in your pharmacy? Select one: a) Mail a questionnaire to patients' homes asking about their smoking status. b) Have patients update their profile information by filling out a form once a year. c) Focus on asking elderly patients about smoking status first, then ask other patients. d) Ask patients during each visit to the pharmacy if they smoke or have a change in their smoking status.
Ask patients during each visit to the pharmacy if they smoke or have a change in their smoking status.
Which steps of the "Ask-Advise-Refer" model may be completed by a pharmacy technician? Select one: a) Ask, advise, and refer b) Ask and advise only c) Ask and refer only d) Ask only
Ask, advise, and refer
What can you share with a colleague about tobacco smoke interacting with medications? Select one: a) Tobacco smoke causes birth control to be less effective in women 35 and older b) Blood levels of olanzapine can be significantly decreased in the presence of tobacco smoke c) Caffeine blood levels can drop by half when a patient who consumes caffeine regularly quits smoking d) Cigarette smoke can decrease the activity of enzymes in the liver, which can slow the breakdown of drugs in the blood
Blood levels of olanzapine can be significantly decreased in the presence of tobacco smoke.
What would be an appropriate way to use bupropion SR for smoking cessation? Select one: a) Combining it with nicotine gum b) Starting it a week after the quit date c) Using 450 mg twice a day as a maintenance dose d) Taking the second daily dose five hours after the first to reduce insomnia
Combing it with nicotine gum
Which general strategy is most effective for smoking cessation? Select one: a) Counseling alone b) Drug therapy alone c) Stopping "cold turkey" d) Combining drug therapy plus counseling
Combining drug therapy plus counseling
What is a common hurdle patients run into when trying to quit smoking? Select one: a) Unhealthy weight loss b) Unwanted hair growth with varenicline c) Having the urge to smoke when drinking alcohol d) Experiencing safety risks from using the nicotine patch longer than labeling recommends
Having the urge to smoke when drinking alcohol
What is a characteristic of the "Ask-Advise-Refer" model of tobacco cessation intervention? Select one: a) It requires a pharmacist to do each step. b) It quickly identifies patients who smoke. c) It requires an extensive clinical background in smoking cessation. d) It is more effective in getting patients to stop smoking longer counseling sessions.
It quickly identifies patients who smoke.
What do patients need to know about OTC nicotine replacement products for smoking cessation? Select one: a) They should use the nicotine gum just like regular chewing gum. b) The nicotine patch should not be combined with nicotine gum or lozenges. c) They should properly dispose of these products to avoid ingestion by kids or pets. d) A new nicotine patch should be applied each time they have sudden cravings to smoke
They should properly dispose of these products to avoid ingestion by kids or pets.
