ADHD: assessattention span,impulse control,and interactionswith othersTake in themorning toreduceinsomniaProvidefrequent restperiods forthe patient.Limit intakeof foods thatalkalinize theurine (fruitjuices)Increases levels ofneurotransmitters in theCNS. Theseneurotransmitters aredopamine andnorepinephrine. Stimulantswork to increase therelease of theneurotransmitters andblock their reuptake intothe neurons.ADHD and ADD arecommon conditionsthat will use stimulantsto improve theirconcentration, reducehyperactive behaviors,and enhance overallcognitive function.Narcolepsy:observe anddocumentfrequency ofepisodesCNS stimulantsare a schedule llcontrolledsubstance (highpotential for abuseand tightlyregulated)Increasing theamount of availabledopamine andnorepinephrineallows for heightenedalertness, improvedfocus, and an overallstimulating effect.Avoidlargeamountsof caffeineMonitor BP, HR,andrespirations (may causehypertension,HR, RR )amphetamine/dextroamphetamine(Adderall)FREESide effects: weightloss, dry mouth,insomnia, headacheincreased HR,increased BP,nausea, vomiting, GIdisturbances(diarrhea)Contraindicatedin patientstaking an MAOinhibitorMonitor weightbiweekly (cancause adecrease inappetite)ADHD: assessattention span,impulse control,and interactionswith othersTake in themorning toreduceinsomniaProvidefrequent restperiods forthe patient.Limit intakeof foods thatalkalinize theurine (fruitjuices)Increases levels ofneurotransmitters in theCNS. Theseneurotransmitters aredopamine andnorepinephrine. Stimulantswork to increase therelease of theneurotransmitters andblock their reuptake intothe neurons.ADHD and ADD arecommon conditionsthat will use stimulantsto improve theirconcentration, reducehyperactive behaviors,and enhance overallcognitive function.Narcolepsy:observe anddocumentfrequency ofepisodesCNS stimulantsare a schedule llcontrolledsubstance (highpotential for abuseand tightlyregulated)Increasing theamount of availabledopamine andnorepinephrineallows for heightenedalertness, improvedfocus, and an overallstimulating effect.Avoidlargeamountsof caffeineMonitor BP, HR,andrespirations (may causehypertension,HR, RR )amphetamine/dextroamphetamine(Adderall)FREESide effects: weightloss, dry mouth,insomnia, headacheincreased HR,increased BP,nausea, vomiting, GIdisturbances(diarrhea)Contraindicatedin patientstaking an MAOinhibitorMonitor 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. Take in the morning to reduce insomnia
  3. Provide frequent rest periods for the patient.
  4. Limit intake of foods that alkalinize the urine (fruit juices)
  5. 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.
  6. ADHD and ADD are common conditions that will use stimulants to improve their concentration, reduce hyperactive behaviors, and enhance overall cognitive function.
  7. Narcolepsy: observe and document frequency of episodes
  8. CNS stimulants are a schedule ll controlled substance (high potential for abuse and tightly regulated)
  9. Increasing the amount of available dopamine and norepinephrine allows for heightened alertness, improved focus, and an overall stimulating effect.
  10. Avoid large amounts of caffeine
  11. Monitor BP, HR, and respirations ( may cause hypertension, HR, RR )
  12. amphetamine /dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
  13. FREE
  14. Side effects: weight loss, dry mouth, insomnia, headache increased HR, increased BP, nausea, vomiting, GI disturbances (diarrhea)
  15. Contraindicated in patients taking an MAO inhibitor
  16. Monitor weight biweekly (can cause a decrease in appetite)