A quick disclaimer: psych charts, tables, and other tools do not dictate or determine treatment and care, it just offers a simple reference or a safety net that’s easily accessible. I treat all ages so my resources and tables will be across the lifespan. I’ll add extra psych guidelines or pertinent information and charts or graphics here if I find anything else helpful. Some tables are color-coded and it may help keep information organized but I prefer my tables to be clear to make extra notes so I tried to post different formats, right-click for a larger view, enjoy:
My Go-To (Adult) Tables
Check out Medications and FDA Indications (a 2-page PDF since the picture will be too big) a color-coded MS version is available below.
My Go-To (Kids) Tables
–Weller EB, Weller RA, Fristed MA. Lithium dosage guide for prepubertal children: a preliminary report. Jam Acad Child Psychiatry 1986:25;92-95
Remember to divide or use sustained doses to minimize s/e or to target the behaviors. If the mood is more difficult in the morning, I’ll combine a noon dose of 150mg with the AM dose so 300mg QAM i.e. I get labs once the mood has been stabilized with an established dose (technically it suppose to be before prescribing Li) but you should be okay if you start low. This chart is helpful with gauging the limits of lithium or if you need to consider increasing or d/cing the lithium, especially if the behavior hasn’t improved with the max dose (taper as tolerated). How to Prescribe or What to Write on Prescription Pad for Li Monitoring:
Write the ICD code at the top (Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder DX: F34. 81 i.e.) and write “please fax results” to your office/clinic at the top of the prescription pad note. What to monitor or obtain with someone on lithium, (written either on 2 separate prescription notes or however it’s ordered at your facility):
- Labs: Lithium Level; TSH; Free T4; HgbA1C; CMP; CBC w/Diff; UA; Urine Toxicology Serum, & Pregnancy Test (for child-bearing women)
- EKG r/o arrhythmia or prolonged QTc (this is usually written separately with the ICD code information at the top)
–More Info About Lithium Considerations
Check out the Kids Stimulants (another 2-page pdf) & the ADHD Medication Chart
1 foot =’s 12 inches, BMI Chart
Additional Guidelines, Charts, and Tables
In addition to the ones I posted above, here are some more helpful guides and information:
- Alaska, Washington, & Wyoming Care Guides by Partnership Access Line, I use the ADHD table almost EVERYDAY, +their practice guidelines are FREE. (+Spanish Options)
- Growth Charts by CDC
- The Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher and Parent Rating Scales are very useful. You can also search for more screening tools here.
- Stimulants & Nonstimulants ADHD Medication Chart by CHADD
Extra Materials
- Antidepressant guidelines for those with kidney disease or dialysis, a nice reference chart!
- Antidepressant guidelines and tables for OB, pregnant with mood disorders (https://perinatalweb.org/)
- FDA Indications are color-coded & particular lab monitoring with medications. Lab management isn’t a requirement for most meds but it’s a good practice to avoid major risks and complications.
- Geriatric Care Plan Book: it’s soo nice for the older population and their families. Get more great free downloads.
- My PHQ-9 & GAD-7 screening tools for adults and teenagers. The adult ADHD rating scale.
- The Best Psych Intake: If I ever had my own clinic, this would be the standard form I’d use before the patient ever gets in the chair, it’s truly beautiful to get a ton of information in that tiny bit of time available with patients. CPT codes
- Street RX: yup who knew there was a map that tracked the price of street drugs! I also work with a doctor who uses an Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) for narcotic abuse, which is really helpful.
- Tables and Charts for Antipsychotics, Anxiety Part I, Antidepressants, Mood, & Stimulants Part II, & the Antidepressant Most Common S/E Chart. These charts are what I used to study while in school. I’ve also used many other charts and pics to learn.
- Urine Drug Screen Guidelines
NEW- What to write on the prescription pad/order for AN:
- DX F50.1; R 63.6 -EKG r/o arrhythmia, prolonged QTc, bradycardia
- DX F50.1; R 63.6 -CBC w/differential; CMP; TSH; Free T4; magnesium level; amylase; prealbumin; UA; lipid panel; phosphorus level
–Outpatient and Eating Disorders
I was hesitant to put this chart up because I’m wayyy beyond nursing school days, but I’ve memorized the measurements (we didn’t have a choice) by using this chart so it may help others:
Additional Pages for Pics and Tables
I didn’t want the page to get too long and slow so I’m putting some charts on separate pages:
- 504 Plans vs IEPs: quick references about the different learning plans
- Chart about which enzyme is metabolizing psych medications & CYP metabolism
- Common ADHD, Nonstimulant Duration, and Dosage Charts
- Drug Interactions with Tobacco Smoke
- Electrolyte Imbalances and Requirements for Labs
- ETOH medications and food interactions
- Neurotransmitters and Hormones
- Printouts for Girls/Boys BMI and Information about Weight Issues and Outpatient
