Smoking Cessation

Question 1

Bupropion
Start date

Answer 1

1-2 weeks pre stop date

Question 2

Bupropion
MOA

Answer 2

Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and nicotinic antagonist

Question 3

Varenicline
MOA

Answer 3

Nicotine receptor partial agonist

Question 4

NRT SE

Answer 4

N&V
Headaches and flu like symptoms

Question 5

Bupropion SE (1)

Answer 5

Seizures

Question 6

Varenicline SE (3)

Answer 6

Nausea
Insomnia
Abnormal dreams

Question 7

Eating disorder is a relative contraindication for which medication?

Answer 7

Bupropion

Question 8

Which medication is CI in epilepsy?

Answer 8

Bupropion

Question 9

Which medications are contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Answer 9

Bupropion and varenicline

Question 10

Which medication should be used with caution in patients with a history of depression or self-harm?

Answer 10

Varenicline

Question 11

Which medication causes abnormal dreams?

Answer 11

Varenicline

Question 12

Which medication should be given for 12 weeks?

Answer 12

Varenicline

Question 13

When should varenicline be started?

Answer 13

1 week before the start date