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piesebel

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Varenicline (Chantix) may be prescribed for tobacco cessation. Instructions to the patient who is starting varenicline include:
 
  1. The maximum time varenicline can be used is 12 weeks.
  2. Nausea is a sign of varenicline toxicity and should be reported to the provider.
  3. The starting regimen for varenicline is start taking 1 mg twice a day a week before the quit date.
  4. Neuropsychiatric symptoms may occur.

Question 2

If a patient is exhibiting signs of nicotine toxicity when using transdermal nicotine, they should remove the patch and:
 
  1. Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
  2. Flush the area with clear water.
  3. Reapply a new patch in 8 hours.
  4. Take acetaminophen for the headache associated with toxicity.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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