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futuristic

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Compare the two prescription drug options available for tobacco use cessation.
 
  What health risks have been identified for their use? Evaluate prescription drugs in relation to nicotine replacement options such as nicotine gum and the transdermal patch.
  What will be an ideal response?

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Contrast MAO inhibitor drugs with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. How does each work in the brain, and what side effects does each present? Which drug appears to be safer and why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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miss.ashley

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ammonia was secretly added to cigarette tobacco in the 1970s and continues to be used as an additive today.

Answer to Question 2

The drug is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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