A nurse in a community clinic is caring for a client who requests assistance with smoking cessation. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following medications?

Rationale: A. Chlordiazepoxide: Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine used primarily to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It has no direct role in smoking cessation and is not commonly prescribed for nicotine dependence. B. Bupropion: Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant approved for smoking cessation. It reduces nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms by acting on the brain’s norepinephrine and dopamine pathways, making it an effective choice for clients trying to quit. C. Naltrexone: Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist used to treat opioid and alcohol dependence. It does not target nicotine addiction and is not indicated for smoking cessation therapy. D. Clonidine: Clonidine is occasionally used off-label to manage withdrawal symptoms, including those from nicotine. However, it is not a first-line medication for smoking cessation and is less commonly prescribed for this purpose.