NORWICH NR552 2022 January Week 5 Discussion Latest

NR552 Advanced Pharmacology

Week 5 Discussion

A 42-year-old male presents to your office for a blood pressure check. A nurse at the mall health screening had told him that his blood pressure was a little elevated. He denies any other chronic physical complaints. He admits to smoking 1 pack per day for 27 years. He has tried in the past to stop smoking, but has not been able to quit and considers himself highly dependent upon cigarettes. Upon further questioning he admits to a morning cough and some shortness of breath with exercise. He would like to quit smoking.

Name one treatment option for this patient for smoking cessation.

Provide the mechanism of action of this treatment option.

Describe the patient education that is needed regarding smoking cessation.