Respiratory care assessment of smoking cessation drug therapy includes 1. monitoring abstinence rates at intervals such as 3, 6, or 12 months. 2. monitoring for symptoms of nicotine overdose.
. counseling and support throughout treatment for smoking cessation.
4. assessing patients for weight gain and encouraging an exercise program.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Question 2
Individuals attempting to quit smoking using Nicotrol should be advised
a. If taken while using tobacco products, potential toxic concentrations of nicotine can occur in the blood.
b. Bupropion has a better quit rate compared with Chantix.
c. The treatment process lasts 3 weeks.
d. Nortriptyline is another smoking cessation option approved by the FDA for individuals who fail to quit smoking with Chantix.
Critical thinking and the process of planning care
An extended care facility.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Managed Care
Types of pharmacokinetic drug–drug interactions.
Major inner membrane transport systems for respiratory substrates and products
Therapy Animals