The Use of Transdermal Nicotine Patches

question 22

Multiple Choice

The use of transdermal nicotine patches

• A) produces a sharper rise in nicotine level than does cigarette smoking.
• B) does not produce significant gains in smoking cessation.
• C) produces significant smoking cessation.
• D) is more strongly associated with cardiovascular risk than is smoking.
• E) was the first tool used for smoke cessation.

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