ADHD: assessattention span,impulse control,and interactionswith othersFREEAvoidlargeamountsof caffeineLimit 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)Take in themorning toreduceinsomniaIncreasing theamount of availabledopamine andnorepinephrineallows for heightenedalertness, improvedfocus, and an overallstimulating effect.Narcolepsy:observe anddocumentfrequency ofepisodesIncreases levels ofneurotransmitters in theCNS. Theseneurotransmitters aredopamine andnorepinephrine. Stimulantswork to increase therelease of theneurotransmitters andblock their reuptake intothe neurons.CNS stimulantsare a schedule llcontrolledsubstance (highpotential for abuseand tightlyregulated)Monitor BP, HR,andrespirations (may causehypertension,HR, RR )Providefrequent restperiods forthe patient.Contraindicatedin patientstaking an MAOinhibitoramphetamine/dextroamphetamine(Adderall)Monitor weightbiweekly (cancause adecrease inappetite)ADHD: assessattention span,impulse control,and interactionswith othersFREEAvoidlargeamountsof caffeineLimit 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)Take in themorning toreduceinsomniaIncreasing theamount of availabledopamine andnorepinephrineallows for heightenedalertness, improvedfocus, and an overallstimulating effect.Narcolepsy:observe anddocumentfrequency ofepisodesIncreases levels ofneurotransmitters in theCNS. Theseneurotransmitters aredopamine andnorepinephrine. Stimulantswork to increase therelease of theneurotransmitters andblock their reuptake intothe neurons.CNS stimulantsare a schedule llcontrolledsubstance (highpotential for abuseand tightlyregulated)Monitor BP, HR,andrespirations (may causehypertension,HR, RR )Providefrequent restperiods forthe patient.Contraindicatedin patientstaking an MAOinhibitoramphetamine/dextroamphetamine(Adderall)Monitor weightbiweekly (cancause adecrease inappetite)

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