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

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