July 2021—Kratom: An Emerging Herbal Supplement with Opioid-like Properties 1. What is the current federal status of kratom? A. Schedule I substance B. Schedule II substance C. Dietary supplement D. Prescription medication 2. How is kratom consumed? A. Brewed as a tea B. In capsule form C. In tablet form D. All of the above 3. Which of the following is true regarding kratom products? A. Kratom products are extensively tested for purity B. Kratom products always contain consistent doses C. The purity and dose of kratom can vary from batch to batch D. Kratom is a natural product and does not need to be tested for safety 4. Which of the following are FDA-approved indications for kratom use? A. Pain B. Depression C. Fatigue D. None of the above 5. In which of the following states is kratom able to be legally purchased? A. Kentucky B. Tennessee C. Alabama D. Indiana 6. Which of the following is NOT a common reason for kratom self-administration? A. Fatigue B. Pain C. Hypertension D. Opioid withdrawal
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7. Why did the DEA withdraw its proposal to make kratom a Schedule I substance? A. Kratom use was proven to be safe B. Kratom received FDA-approval for chronic pain C. The proposal received backlash from the public D. The proposal was rejected 8. What is the most common reason for kratom selfadministration? A. Chronic Pain B. Sedation C. Depression D. Anxiety 9. Which of the following is NOT part of the pharmacist’s role for patients who use kratom? A. Educating patients on the potential interactions with medications B. Encouraging patients to use kratom as an opioid alternative C. Performing thorough medication reviews to obtain a comprehensive list of all medications or supplements a patient is using D. Staying up to date with kratom regulations 10. Which of the following is not a common method for obtaining kratom? A. Online B. “Smoke shops” C. Herbal stores D. Behind the counter at pharmacies
