Question

A 55-year-old man with advanced COPD continues to smoke 10 cigarettes per day. He has tried to quit several times. According to NICE guidance, which intervention has the highest success rate for smoking cessation?

Accepted Answer

Combination of behavioural support and pharmacotherapy such as Varenicline or combination NRT

Answer

Self-help leaflets only

Answer

Brief advice from GP at every visit without pharmacotherapy

Answer

E-cigarettes alone

Answer

Acupuncture

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with advanced COPD continues to smoke 10 cigarettes per day. He has tried to quit several times. According to NICE guidance, which intervention has the highest success rate for smoking cessation?