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COPD smoking — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient with COPD collecting tiotropium says they are cutting down cigarettes but still smokes daily. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Offer smoking cessation support and explain it is the highest-impact intervention

Smoking cessation is the key disease-modifying intervention in COPD. In this vignette, "Offer smoking cessation support and explain it is the highest-impact intervention" is the safest single best answer. The other options are less appropriate because they miss the key clinical risk, conflict with UK medicines guidance, or delay needed review.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS