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multiple-choice-questions
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"For novice question setters, be aware that writing high-quality MCQs is probably more difficult than you would think, and like most things in life, practice helps!"

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"Better still, we have created a learning pathway to get you started. All questions must be in line with our style guide and therefore it is mandatory that you go through the MCQ learning pathway before authoring your first questions. It doesn't take long."

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"Terminology "

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"stem and lead-in"

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"the stem is the first part of the question, and typically contains the most words"

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"the lead-in follows the stem, and leads into the alternatives, making it obvious what is being asked of the examinee in the question"

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"image"

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"alternatives (or options, choices): these are usually shorter and offer various options to choose from to answer or complete the stem"

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"alternatives (or options, choices): these are usually shorter and offer various options to choose from to answer or complete the stem"

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"alternatives (or options, choices): these are usually shorter and offer various options to choose from to answer or complete the stem"

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"answer (or key): this is the alternative that is correct"

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  • H1 Terminology
  • H1 Usage
  • H1 Epidemiology
  • H2 Risk factors
  • H2 Associations
  • H1 Clinical presentation
  • H2 Complications
  • H1 Diagnosis
  • H2 Diagnostic criteria
  • H2 Diagnostic clues
  • H1 Pathology
  • H2 Aetiology
  • H2 Location
  • H2 Classification
  • H2 Macroscopic appearance
  • H2 Microscopic appearance
  • H2 Immunophenotype
  • H2 Markers
  • H2 Genetics
  • H1 Radiographic features
  • H2 Plain radiograph
  • H2 Mammography
  • H2 Antenatal ultrasound
  • H2 Transoesophageal echocardiography
  • H2 Ultrasound
  • H2 CT
  • H3 Dual-energy CT
  • H2 Angiography (DSA)
  • H2 MRI
  • H2 CT/MRI
  • H2 Nuclear medicine
  • H3 PET-CT
  • H3 PET-MRI
  • H1 Radiology report
  • H1 Treatment and prognosis
  • H2 Complications
  • H1 History and etymology
  • H1 Differential diagnosis
  • H2 Clinical differential diagnosis
  • H1 Practical points
  • H1 See also

"Who can create questions?"

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"Originality"

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"Terminology "

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"Types of questions"

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"Checklist"

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"External links"

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