2024 NPTE Mnemonics - Typical PT

MNEMONICS
Booklet
This book is packed with mnemonics

designed to help you quickly remember
key concepts, from anatomy and
physiology to unique pathologies.
Mnemonics are powerful memory aids

that simplify complex information, making
it easier to recall during exams and in
practice. This book covers a wide range
of topics, ensuring you have the tools you
need to succeed.
Use this book as a handy reference to

boost your learning and retention. We
hope it makes your journey to becoming a
skilled physical therapist a bit easier and
a lot more manageable.
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
01 Introduction
02 Hypothyroidism
03 Hyper-Na-tremia
04 Lung Cancer
05 Myocardial infarction
06 Radial Nerve Innervation
07 Pancreatis
08 Ulnar Nerve Innervation
09 Cause of Cardiact Arrest
10 Cause of Pulmonary Elmbolism

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
11 Alzheimer’s Disease
12 Median Nerve Innertions
13 Depression
14 Parkinson’s Disease
15 Cranial Nerve

01
Introduction
The Power of Mnemonics

Mnemonics are powerful memory aids that turn complex information into easily
recallable associations. By linking new knowledge to familiar concepts,
mnemonics make learning not only more efficient but also more enjoyable. This
age-old technique has stood the test of time, helping students and scholars
from ancient civilizations to the present day.
How This Booklet Will Help You

Boosted Retention: Transform Versatility Across Subjects:
information into memorable Access mnemonics for various
patterns, making it easier to fields, from science to languages.
remember key concepts.
Engagement and Fun: Enjoy the
Efficient Learning: Reduce the learning process with creative
effort needed to memorize large and enjoyable associations.
amounts of information, allowing
you to learn more quickly.

01
Hyperthyroidism
Signs and Symptoms
STING
S - sweating
T - tremor, tachycardia
I- intolerance to heat
N- nervousness
G- goiter, gastrointestintal
symptoms

03
Hyper-Na-tremia
Signs and Symptoms
FRIED
F - fever (low grade)

flushed skin
R- restless(irritable)
increase fluid retention

I - and high blood pressure
nedema
E- (peripheral and pitting)
nervousness
decrease urine output,
D- dry mouth

04
Lung Cancer
Signs and Symptoms
BREATHE
B - blood in cough /sputum

R - recurring
infections
respiratory
E - enduring cough
ache (pain on the back,
A - shoulder or chest)
T - trouble breathing
H - hoarseness
E- exhaustion

05
Myocardial
Infarction
Signs and Symptoms
PULSE
P - persistent chest pain
U - upset stomachinfections
L - lightheadedness
S - shortness of breath
E - excessive sweating

06
Radial Nerve
Innervation
Signs and Symptoms
A BEAST
A - abductor
longus
pollicis
B - brachioradialis
E - extensors of the forearm
A - anconeus
S - supinator
T - triceps
07
Pancreatitis
Causes
SQUIRRELES IN THE VINEYARD

CAN DRINK BOOZE AND DANCE
S - scorpion sting
I - idiopathic
T - trauma
V - valproic acid
C - corticosteroids
D - drugs (HIV drugs, etc.,)
B - billiary
A - alcohol
D - diuretics
08
Ulnar Nerve
Innervation
Signs and Symptoms
MAFIA
muscles of the hypothenar

M- eminence
A - adductor pollicis
F - flexor pollicis brevis
I - interossei
(both palmar and dorsal)
A - adductor digiti mini

09
Causes of
Cardiac arrest
Signs and Symptoms
5 H’S AND 4 T’S
H - hapoxia: O2
H - hypovolemia: blood pressure
H - hypokalemia: potassium- causes
arrhythmias
H - hyperkalemia: potassium- causes

slowed heart rhythm
H - hypothermia: temperature- causes

slowed heart rhythm
T - cloth
thrombosis: blood
T - surrounds the heat

tamponade: blood
T - toxins: cocaine and opiod

- collapsed lung
tension pneumothorax:
T
10
Causes of
Pulmonary Embolism
Signs and Symptoms
SOME ALIENS MAY REALLY

ENJOY DATING PEOPLE
S - stroke or recent MI
A - atrial fibrillation
M - Myocardial Infarction
R - recent surgery
E - estrogen therapy
D - dissemated malignancy
P - pregnant

11
Alzheimer’s
Disease
Signs and Symptoms
5 A’S
A- amnesia (loss of memories)
A- anomia (unable to recall

names of every daily object)
A- apraxia (unable to perform

task and movements)
A- agnosia (inability to process

sensory information)
A- aphasia (disruption of the ability to

understand or to
express speech)

12
Median Nerve
Innervations
Signs and Symptoms
1/2 LOAF
1/2-L- 1st and 2nd

lumbricals
O - opponens pollicis
A - abductor pollicis
brevis
F - flexor pollicis
brevis

13
Depression
Signs and Symptoms
SAD FACE SLAP

S - sleep (hyper/insomnia)
A - appetite & weight changes
D - dysphoria (irritable/sad)
F - fatigue
A - agitation
C - concentration low
E - esteem/guilt
S - suicidal thoughts
L - loss of interest
A - anhedonia
pleasure)
(decrease motivation/
P - psychomotor changes
14
Parkinson’s Disease
Signs and Symptoms
TREMBLING BODIES REQUIRE

PATIENT INTERVENTION
T - tremors/pill rolling
B - bradykinesia
R - rigidity
P - postural instability
I - impaired coordination/
shuffling gait

15
Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerves
Olfactory -
sense of smell Optic - visual
Olfactory
Oculomotor- eye transmission
movements
Trochlear- eye
Oculomotor Optic
Trigeminal- face Trochlear rotations
sensation
Trigeminal
Abducens -
Abducens eye abduction
Facial
Vestibulocochlear
Vestibulocochlear-
sense of hearing
Glossopharyngeal Vagus
Vagus-
Accessory- digestion,
Accessory
Head and neck Hypoglossal heart rate
movement
Hypoglossal-
tongue movement

16
Abbrevations
C/O complains of...

CC chief complaint
R/O rule out

S/P status post (after...)
D/C discharge
D&C dilation & curettage
ROM range of motion
ROM rapture of membranes
PROM premature rapture of membrane
PPROM preterm premature rapture of membranes
CVA cerebrovascular accident
CVAT costovertebral angle tenderness
suicidal ideation
SI/HI homicidal ideation

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MNEMONICS

This book is packed with mnemonics

Mnemonics are powerful memory aids

Use this book as a handy reference to

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06 Radial Nerve Innervation

08 Ulnar Nerve Innervation

09 Cause of Cardiact Arrest

10 Cause of Pulmonary Elmbolism

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12 Median Nerve Innertions

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The Power of Mnemonics

How This Booklet Will Help You

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F - fever (low grade)

increase fluid retention

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B - blood in cough /sputum

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P - persistent chest pain

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SQUIRRELES IN THE VINEYARD

muscles of the hypothenar

A - adductor digiti mini

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5 H’S AND 4 T’S

H - hyperkalemia: potassium- causes

H - hypothermia: temperature- causes

T - surrounds the heat

T - toxins: cocaine and opiod

SOME ALIENS MAY REALLY

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A- amnesia (loss of memories)

A- anomia (unable to recall

A- apraxia (unable to perform

A- agnosia (inability to process

A- aphasia (disruption of the ability to

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1/2-L- 1st and 2nd

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SAD FACE SLAP

TREMBLING BODIES REQUIRE

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C/O complains of...

R/O rule out

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