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

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