UW School of Nursing
July 6, 2021
Adult/Geriatric Drug Therapy 2020 | Smoking Cessation Counseling and Medications
Adult/Geriatric Drug Therapy 2020
Kicking Butts: Smoking Cessation Counseling and Medications
On-Demand Program
Speaker
Matt Perez, MD
Family Physician/Site Medical Director, Neighborcare Health, Seattle
Target Audience
Advanced practice nurse practitioners, especially adult, geriatric and family nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurses, pharmacists and other interested healthcare professionals.
Objectives for Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
- Utilize effective strategies to approach tobacco use.
- Counsel patients on current evidence regarding smoking cessation medications.
- Discuss clinical use of Varenicline, Bupropion & nicotine replacement.