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

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