Tobacco Cessation

Question 1

What are the 5 As?

Answer 1

1. Ask about tobacco use
2. Advise to quit
3. Assess readiness to quit
4. Assist in quit attempt
5. Arrange follow up

Question 2

What is pack year smoking history?

Answer 2

cigarette packs per day X # of years smoked

Question 3

What is the most effective strategy for smoking cessation?

Answer 3

combination medication and counseling

Question 4

What medications are first line for tobacco cessation?

Answer 4

1. nicotine patch
2. nicotine gum
3. nicotine lozenge
4. nicotine inhaler
5. nicotine nasal spray
6. varenicline
7. buproprion

Question 5

When is behavioral counseling preferred over drugs?

Answer 5

1. pregnancy
2. adolescents
3. light smokers (<10 cigs per day)