INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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Patients with numbness lasting more than how many weeks should be referred for neurosurgical evaluation?

2 weeks

3 weeks

4 weeks

Patients with numbness lasting more than 4 weeks should be referred for neurosurgical evaluation. Options A and B are incorrect because the timeframe is too short, and numbness that persists for only 2 or 3 weeks could be due to a temporary condition or injury. Option D is also incorrect because waiting too long could lead to worsening symptoms and potentially more serious underlying causes.

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