Pharmacotherapy of Tobacco Cessation

Overview

Goal: 
To increase the learners' understanding about providing pharmacological interventions for smoking cessation.


After completing this module participants will be better able to:
  • Use first-line and second-line smoking deterrent pharmacotherapies to help patients quit tobacco use
  • Consider the indications and contraindications, special precautions, and warnings when prescribing first-line smoking deterrent pharmacotherapies
  • Consider the efficacy of first-line smoking deterrent pharmacotherapies when selecting one to prescribe
  • Describe proper use of each form of smoking deterrent pharmacotherapy to patients
  • Compare and contrast smoking deterrent pharmacotherapy treatments in terms of cost
This module requires that you pass a post-test (70%) to receive a Letter of Completion.

Estimated Time (Hours): 
1