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How Much Do You Know About Smoking Cessation?

How many Americans quit smoking every year?
A. 3 million
B. 2 million
C. 1 million
D. 500,000
Which of the following methods is the best way to quit?
A. Using a smoking-cessation aid
B. Cutting back on the number of cigarettes you smoke
C. Using a smoking-cessation aid along with counseling
D. Cold turkey
Nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT) can be delivered in which of the following ways?
A. Patch
B. Inhaler
C. Pill
D. A and B
What is the goal of treatment with NRT?
A. To be free of cigarettes within one month
B. To be free of both cigarettes and these products within three to six months
C. To be free of cigarettes within a year
D. To be free of cigarettes within 18 months
How many cigarettes can someone smoke each day while using NRT?
A. None
B. Five to 10
C. 11 to 15
D. As many as they want
What prescription pill can people take to help them quit?
A. Zyban
B. Chantix
C. Prozac
D. A and B
Which of the following is true regarding Zyban?
A. It contains nicotine
B. It does not contain nicotine
C. It can also be prescribed to treat depression
D. B and C
The nicotine patch is available over the counter, but not everyone can use it. Who should not use it?
A. People with cardiovascular disease
B. People younger than 18
C. People who take insulin or beta blockers
D. All the above
What percent of adult smokers try to quit each year?
A. 40 percent
B. 30 percent
C. 20 percent
D. 10 percent
How many times do most people try to quit smoking before they succeed?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three to five
D. 10 or more

For more information, visit the American Lung Association at www.lungusa.org.

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