00 Smoking Cessation

Question 1

What are the “5 A’s”?

Answer 1

Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange

Question 2

How many cigarettes come in a pack?

Answer 2

20

Question 3

How is Nicotine Gum dosed?

Answer 3

1st cig > 30 min after waking: 2mg gum. 1st cig < 30 min after waking: 4mg gum. MAX: 24 pieces/day

Question 4

How is Nicotine Lozenge dosed?

Answer 4

Exact same way as gum. Minimum of 9 lozenges/day, MAX of 20 lozenges/day

Question 5

How is Nicotine Transdermal dosed?

Answer 5

Apply upon waking on quit date. > 10 cigs/day: 21mg/24h x4 weeks (generic) x6 weeks (NicoDerm CQ) –> 14mg/24h x2 weeks –> 7mg/24h x2 weeks. < 10 cig/day: 14mg/24h x6 weeks –> 7mg/24h x2 weeks

Question 6

What is the generic name of Zyban?

Answer 6

Bupropion-Sustained Release

Question 7

How is Zyban dosed?

Answer 7

150mg QAM x3d –> 150mg BID x7-12 weeks. MAX: 300mg/day. Avoid at bedtime to minimize insomnia

Question 8

What is the BBW associated with Zyban?

Answer 8

Neuropsychiatric symptoms: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in young adults with depression or psychiatric disorders

Question 9

What is the generic name of Chantix?

Answer 9

Varenicline (tablet)

Question 10

What is the BBW with Chantix?

Answer 10

Same as Zybans