Question

A 40-year-old woman smokes 15 cigarettes per day and wishes to quit. She has no history of seizures or eating disorders. What is an appropriate pharmacological option to support smoking cessation?

Accepted Answer

Varenicline in combination with behavioural support

Answer

Start long-term Nicotine-free e-cigarettes only on prescription

Answer

Benzodiazepines for craving

Answer

High-dose systemic steroids

Answer

No pharmacological support should be offered

Practice question

A 40-year-old woman smokes 15 cigarettes per day and wishes to quit. She has no history of seizures or eating disorders. What is an appropriate pharmacological option to support smoking cessation?