This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Varenicline (Chantix) may be prescribed for tobacco cessation. Instructions to the patient who is ... (Read 73 times)

piesebel

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
on: Jul 24, 2018
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bigsis44

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

4

Answer to Question 2

2


piesebel

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


bigsis44

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

A plant infected with tobacco mosaic virus A plant infected with tobacco mosaic virus
Patient with exophthalmos. Patient with exophthalmos.
The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS. Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.
Tumor marker analysis of a patient with no evidence of disease monitored for tumor recurrence. The ... Tumor marker analysis of a patient with no evidence of disease monitored for tumor recurrence. The ...
Gingival enlargement in a patient taking phenytoin. Gingival enlargement in a patient taking phenytoin.
Video: Summary of glucose catabolism

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library