{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Kratom: A Cure for Chronic Pain or a Deadly Herb?

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Description

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Purpose of Activity

To review the current use of kratom, to explore its therapeutic actions, and to emphasize its side effects while looking at government regulations.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Explain the legal, medical, and social aspects of kratom use.
  2. Describe how kratom came to be advocated as management of chronic pain.
  3. Identify the adverse effects of kratom use.

Disclosures

The author, faculty, and staff in a position to control the content of this CME/CNE activity have disclosed that they and their spouses/life partners (if any) have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations relevant to this educational activity.

Price: $49.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • KY-BON 1.0 CH
  • GA - BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







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Test Code: TPM1219
Published: Dec 2019
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Topics in Pain Management
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Elizabeth A.M. Frost, MD
Categories: Advanced Practice Nursing , Pain Management
Specialties: Pain Management
Topics: Kratom