The major difference between a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is that:
a. TIA symptoms begin to resolve within minutes and are completely resolved within 24 hours.
b. TIA symptoms always precede an ischemic CVA.
c. TIA symptoms begin to resolve within minutes but are not resolved for up to 72 hours.
d. TIA symptoms do not usually involve motor functions.
ANS: A
TIA symptoms begin to resolve immediately and are completely resolved within 24 hours. Most CVAs are not preceded by TIA symptoms. Symptoms are totally resolved within 24 hours. TIA symptoms can involve the same areas as an ischemic stroke, depending on what area of the brain is impacted by the ischemia.
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