Question

A 58-year-old woman presents to general practice for smoking cessation support. She smokes 20 cigarettes per day and has tried to quit unaided several times. According to RACGP smoking cessation guidelines, which pharmacological approach has the best evidence when combined with behavioural support?

Accepted Answer

Combination nicotine replacement therapy (patch plus short-acting form) or varenicline

Answer

Nicotine patch alone

Answer

Short-acting nicotine gum alone

Answer

Bupropion as first-line without counselling

Answer

E-cigarettes as first-line therapy

Practice question

A 58-year-old woman presents to general practice for smoking cessation support. She smokes 20 cigarettes per day and has tried to quit unaided several times. According to RACGP smoking cessation guidelines, which pharmacological approach has the best evidence when combined with behavioural support?