Contraindicatedin patientstaking an MAOinhibitorMonitor weightbiweekly (cancause adecrease inappetite)Increasing theamount of availabledopamine andnorepinephrineallows for heightenedalertness, improvedfocus, and an overallstimulating effect.ADHD and ADD arecommon conditionsthat will use stimulantsto improve theirconcentration, reducehyperactive behaviors,and enhance overallcognitive function.Take in themorning toreduceinsomniaProvidefrequent restperiods forthe patient.Monitor BP, HR,andrespirations (may causehypertension,HR, RR )Limit intakeof foods thatalkalinize theurine (fruitjuices)ADHD: assessattention span,impulse control,and interactionswith othersAvoidlargeamountsof caffeineCNS 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.FREESide effects: weightloss, dry mouth,insomnia, headacheincreased HR,increased BP,nausea, vomiting, GIdisturbances(diarrhea)Narcolepsy:observe anddocumentfrequency ofepisodesamphetamine/dextroamphetamine(Adderall)Contraindicatedin patientstaking an MAOinhibitorMonitor weightbiweekly (cancause adecrease inappetite)Increasing theamount of availabledopamine andnorepinephrineallows for heightenedalertness, improvedfocus, and an overallstimulating effect.ADHD and ADD arecommon conditionsthat will use stimulantsto improve theirconcentration, reducehyperactive behaviors,and enhance overallcognitive function.Take in themorning toreduceinsomniaProvidefrequent restperiods forthe patient.Monitor BP, HR,andrespirations (may causehypertension,HR, RR )Limit intakeof foods thatalkalinize theurine (fruitjuices)ADHD: assessattention span,impulse control,and interactionswith othersAvoidlargeamountsof caffeineCNS 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.FREESide effects: weightloss, dry mouth,insomnia, headacheincreased HR,increased BP,nausea, vomiting, GIdisturbances(diarrhea)Narcolepsy:observe anddocumentfrequency ofepisodesamphetamine/dextroamphetamine(Adderall)

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