Which one of the following is not typically a sign or symptom of a stroke?

Unequal pupils
Severe headache
Vertigo, confusion, and tinnitus
Weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body only
Uncontrollable muscle contractions


Uncontrollable muscle contractions

Rationale: A stroke victim typically will not have uncontrollable muscle contractions as this is a sign of a seizure. All other options are signs and symptoms of a stroke.

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