Question: Which of the following statements is true regarding the management of transient ischemic attack (TIA)? A patient who calls with suspected TIA should be instructed to call 911. If your patient is suspected to have a TIA, you should give him or her alteplase stat. If your patient is suspected to have a TIA, he or she should be started on pain medication. If your patient is suspected to have a TIA, emergent treatment is needed.