A Patient Has Been Using a Nicotine Patch for Several

A patient has been using a nicotine patch for several weeks and uses the 15 mg/16 hour patch.The patient reports having frequent continual cravings for cigarettes,especially on awakening in the morning.The primary care NP should:

A) prescribe varenicline (Chantix) .
B) prescribe bupropion (Wellbutrin) .
C) change to a 21 mg/24 hour nicotine patch.
D) suggest adding nicotine nasal spray for cravings.

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