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

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