Question

A 54-year-old man who smokes 25 cigarettes per day wants help to quit. What is the most effective approach according to NICE tobacco dependence guidance?

Accepted Answer

Combined behavioural support plus pharmacotherapy (e.g. Varenicline or NRT)

Answer

Brief advice only

Answer

E-cigarettes alone without support

Answer

Unaided stopping (“cold turkey”)

Answer

Acupuncture therapy

Practice question

A 54-year-old man who smokes 25 cigarettes per day wants help to quit. What is the most effective approach according to NICE tobacco dependence guidance?