Case #1 Questions:

1. What further questions would you need to ask about M.F.'s smoking history?  
2. What diseases have been associated with cigarette smoking?  
3. How would you assess M.F.'s nicotine addiction?  
4. When would you consider pharmacologic therapy to aid in smoking cessation?  
5. Which pharmacologic therapy works best in aiding smoking cessation?  
6. Suppose this patient wanted to try nicotine gum. What dose should he buy and how frequently do you recommend that he chew?  
7. What are the side effects of transdermal nicotine replacement? How should it be used?  
8. Describe the correct uses of nicotine inhaler and nasal spray, as well as bupropion.
9. How would you determine whether or not M.F. is ready to stop smoking? 

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