Instructions for a Patient Who Is Starting Nicotine Replacement Therapy

question 5

Multiple Choice

Instructions for a patient who is starting nicotine replacement therapy include:

• A)Smoke less than 10 cigarettes a day when starting nicotine replacement.
• B)Nicotine replacement will help with the withdrawal cravings associated with quitting tobacco.
• C)Nicotine replacement can be used indefinitely.
• D)Nicotine replacement therapy is generally safe for all patients.

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