A patient with COPD asks about stopping smoking. They smoke 15 cigarettes daily and have failed unaided quit attempts. They are open to medicines and

Question

A patient with COPD asks about stopping smoking. They smoke 15 cigarettes daily and have failed unaided quit attempts. They are open to medicines and behavioural support. What is the most appropriate alternative?

Accepted Answer

Offer referral or supply through an appropriate smoking cessation service

Answer

Suggest increasing inhaled corticosteroid instead of quitting

Answer

Advise cutting down without setting a quit date

Answer

Recommend antibiotics to reduce nicotine craving

Answer

Advise nicotine replacement while continuing the same smoking pattern without review

Smoking cessation pharmacotherapy — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient with COPD asks about stopping smoking. They smoke 15 cigarettes daily and have failed unaided quit attempts. They are open to medicines and behavioural support. What is the most appropriate alternative?