Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. A cerebral thrombosis most often occurs in an awake patient and causes an excruciating headache.
2. It is imperative that the dental staff understand the cause of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) so that they can provide the most appropriate emergency care.
3. A transient ischemic attack (TIA) does not usually create an emergency situation in the dental office.
4. Unequal pupil size indicates that a patient may be experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
5. A patient experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) will usually show signs of paralysis on both sides of the body.


1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False

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