TTS Assessment & Treatment Planning 5

Question 1

For a hospitalized smoker, evidence-based treatment planning should include:

Accepted Answer

Counseling in hospital plus follow-up of at least 1 month after discharge

Answer

Inpatient programs work when supportive follow-up lasts at least 1 month after discharge.

Question 2

What was a key finding of the EAGLES trial for treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

Varenicline and bupropion showed no significant increase in neuropsychiatric events versus placebo, including in psychiatric patients

Answer

EAGLES found no significant rise in neuropsychiatric adverse events with varenicline or bupropion, which led to removal of the boxed warning.

Question 3

A client stopped smoking 3 days ago and reports irritability, restlessness, and poor concentration. Which tool best quantifies these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale

Answer

The Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale rates the severity of withdrawal symptoms.

Question 4

A client taking an MAOI wants to use bupropion. What is the correct guidance?

Accepted Answer

At least 14 days must pass between stopping the MAOI and starting bupropion

Answer

Bupropion is contraindicated within 14 days of MAOI use because of the risk of a hypertensive reaction.

Question 5

A client who uses e-cigarettes wants a dependence measure designed for vaping. Which tool fits best?

Accepted Answer

Penn State Electronic Cigarette Dependence Index

Answer

The Penn State Electronic Cigarette Dependence Index was developed specifically for e-cigarette users.

TTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification Practice Test