Pharmacology · single question
Which medication is the most effective single agent for smoking cessation?
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Correct answer: B. Varenicline
- A. NRT is effective but generally less so than varenicline as monotherapy.
- B. Correct. Varenicline (a partial nicotinic-receptor agonist) has the highest quit rates among single agents.
- C. Bupropion roughly doubles quit rates but is less effective than varenicline.
- D. Clonidine is a second-line agent with more side effects and lower efficacy.