The goal of this course is to offer education on tobacco use and smoking cessation. We will discuss pharmacotherapies, behavioral support, and health implications.
Course Publication Date:
July 25, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | SS072520 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Substance Abuse
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Learning Objectives
Describe the five A’s.
Discuss Buproprion and name 3 adverse events of using it.
Discuss Varenicline.
Discuss the only drug treatment available for pregnant women and adolescents who want to stop smoking.
Describe non-pharmacologic interventions for smokers who are motivated to quit.
Name the three major pharmacotherapies.
Describe the main factor effecting a smokers attempt to quit smoking.
Discuss the health implications associated with tobacco use.
Describe tobacco control policies that have been introduced in the United States and Europe in recent years.