Contraindicatedin patientstaking an MAOinhibitorMonitor weightbiweekly (cancause adecrease inappetite)Increasing theamount of availabledopamine andnorepinephrineallows for heightenedalertness, improvedfocus, and an overallstimulating effect.amphetamine/dextroamphetamine(Adderall)Monitor BP, HR,andrespirations (may causehypertension,HR, RR )Narcolepsy:observe anddocumentfrequency ofepisodesCNS stimulantsare a schedule llcontrolledsubstance (highpotential for abuseand tightlyregulated)FREEADHD: assessattention span,impulse control,and interactionswith othersAvoidlargeamountsof caffeineTake in themorning toreduceinsomniaProvidefrequent restperiods forthe patient.Increases levels ofneurotransmitters in theCNS. Theseneurotransmitters aredopamine andnorepinephrine. Stimulantswork to increase therelease of theneurotransmitters andblock their reuptake intothe neurons.Limit intakeof foods thatalkalinize theurine (fruitjuices)ADHD and ADD arecommon conditionsthat will use stimulantsto improve theirconcentration, reducehyperactive behaviors,and enhance overallcognitive function.Side effects: weightloss, dry mouth,insomnia, headacheincreased HR,increased BP,nausea, vomiting, GIdisturbances(diarrhea)Contraindicatedin patientstaking an MAOinhibitorMonitor weightbiweekly (cancause adecrease inappetite)Increasing theamount of availabledopamine andnorepinephrineallows for heightenedalertness, improvedfocus, and an overallstimulating effect.amphetamine/dextroamphetamine(Adderall)Monitor BP, HR,andrespirations (may causehypertension,HR, RR )Narcolepsy:observe anddocumentfrequency ofepisodesCNS stimulantsare a schedule llcontrolledsubstance (highpotential for abuseand tightlyregulated)FREEADHD: assessattention span,impulse control,and interactionswith othersAvoidlargeamountsof caffeineTake in themorning toreduceinsomniaProvidefrequent restperiods forthe patient.Increases levels ofneurotransmitters in theCNS. Theseneurotransmitters aredopamine andnorepinephrine. Stimulantswork to increase therelease of theneurotransmitters andblock their reuptake intothe neurons.Limit intakeof foods thatalkalinize theurine (fruitjuices)ADHD and ADD arecommon conditionsthat will use stimulantsto improve theirconcentration, reducehyperactive behaviors,and enhance overallcognitive function.Side effects: weightloss, dry mouth,insomnia, headacheincreased HR,increased BP,nausea, vomiting, GIdisturbances(diarrhea)

STIMULANT BINGO - 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. Contraindicated in patients taking an MAO inhibitor
  2. Monitor weight biweekly (can cause a decrease in appetite)
  3. Increasing the amount of available dopamine and norepinephrine allows for heightened alertness, improved focus, and an overall stimulating effect.
  4. amphetamine /dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
  5. Monitor BP, HR, and respirations ( may cause hypertension, HR, RR )
  6. Narcolepsy: observe and document frequency of episodes
  7. CNS stimulants are a schedule ll controlled substance (high potential for abuse and tightly regulated)
  8. FREE
  9. ADHD: assess attention span, impulse control, and interactions with others
  10. Avoid large amounts of caffeine
  11. Take in the morning to reduce insomnia
  12. Provide frequent rest periods for the patient.
  13. Increases levels of neurotransmitters in the CNS. These neurotransmitters are dopamine and norepinephrine. Stimulants work to increase the release of the neurotransmitters and block their reuptake into the neurons.
  14. Limit intake of foods that alkalinize the urine (fruit juices)
  15. ADHD and ADD are common conditions that will use stimulants to improve their concentration, reduce hyperactive behaviors, and enhance overall cognitive function.
  16. Side effects: weight loss, dry mouth, insomnia, headache increased HR, increased BP, nausea, vomiting, GI disturbances (diarrhea)