For treatment-resistant depression:nasal spray twice aweek for 1-4 weeks;then once a week forweeks 5-9; then oncea week every weekor two afterNo research tosuggest treatmentlonger than 6 weeksis beneficial so only 6weeks and boostersif neededBlack box warning- risk of sedationand trouble withattention,judgement, andthinkingUsed in treatinginjured soldiersfrom theVietnam WarWhen receivingEsketamine,provider monitorspatient for 2 hoursafter dosePotentialtreatment fordepression andantidote tosuicidalthoughtsOnly FDAapproved form:nasal spraycalledEsketamine(Spravato)Club drugcalled "K"or "SpecialK"Initiallyused as ananestheticfor animalsNasal spray isfor adults whohaven't hadsuccess withantidepressantsEmergencyresponders maygive it to anagitated patientthat has attemptedsuicideNewerresearchlooks atketamine viaIVVisual andsensorydistortionsCan be fatalfor peoplewho usealcoholCauses a"dissociativeexperience" orwhat somewould call "atrip"Feelingsofeuphoriaor "buzz"Risk forabuse ormisuse ishighOther formsNOTapproved: IV,IM, orlozengesApprovedas ananestheticin 1970Risks include:unconsciousness,HTN,dangerouslyslowed breathingOnly canbe givenin a Dr.'sofficeCanproducefeelings ofunrealityTrips lastabout 2hours butthere arerisksEarlyresearchFor treatment-resistant depression:nasal spray twice aweek for 1-4 weeks;then once a week forweeks 5-9; then oncea week every weekor two afterNo research tosuggest treatmentlonger than 6 weeksis beneficial so only 6weeks and boostersif neededBlack box warning- risk of sedationand trouble withattention,judgement, andthinkingUsed in treatinginjured soldiersfrom theVietnam WarWhen receivingEsketamine,provider monitorspatient for 2 hoursafter dosePotentialtreatment fordepression andantidote tosuicidalthoughtsOnly FDAapproved form:nasal spraycalledEsketamine(Spravato)Club drugcalled "K"or "SpecialK"Initiallyused as ananestheticfor animalsNasal spray isfor adults whohaven't hadsuccess withantidepressantsEmergencyresponders maygive it to anagitated patientthat has attemptedsuicideNewerresearchlooks atketamine viaIVVisual andsensorydistortionsCan be fatalfor peoplewho usealcoholCauses a"dissociativeexperience" orwhat somewould call "atrip"Feelingsofeuphoriaor "buzz"Risk forabuse ormisuse ishighOther formsNOTapproved: IV,IM, orlozengesApprovedas ananestheticin 1970Risks include:unconsciousness,HTN,dangerouslyslowed breathingOnly canbe givenin a Dr.'sofficeCanproducefeelings ofunrealityTrips lastabout 2hours butthere arerisksEarlyresearch

Ketamine - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. For treatment-resistant depression: nasal spray twice a week for 1-4 weeks; then once a week for weeks 5-9; then once a week every week or two after
  2. No research to suggest treatment longer than 6 weeks is beneficial so only 6 weeks and boosters if needed
  3. Black box warning - risk of sedation and trouble with attention, judgement, and thinking
  4. Used in treating injured soldiers from the Vietnam War
  5. When receiving Esketamine, provider monitors patient for 2 hours after dose
  6. Potential treatment for depression and antidote to suicidal thoughts
  7. Only FDA approved form: nasal spray called Esketamine (Spravato)
  8. Club drug called "K" or "Special K"
  9. Initially used as an anesthetic for animals
  10. Nasal spray is for adults who haven't had success with antidepressants
  11. Emergency responders may give it to an agitated patient that has attempted suicide
  12. Newer research looks at ketamine via IV
  13. Visual and sensory distortions
  14. Can be fatal for people who use alcohol
  15. Causes a "dissociative experience" or what some would call "a trip"
  16. Feelings of euphoria or "buzz"
  17. Risk for abuse or misuse is high
  18. Other forms NOT approved: IV, IM, or lozenges
  19. Approved as an anesthetic in 1970
  20. Risks include: unconsciousness, HTN, dangerously slowed breathing
  21. Only can be given in a Dr.'s office
  22. Can produce feelings of unreality
  23. Trips last about 2 hours but there are risks
  24. Early research