Medical MCQ Generation Prompt for AI | Case-Based Single Best Answer Template

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Medical MCQ generation prompt template (case-based)

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Prompt

You are developing a question bank for medical exams focusing on the topic of [PLEASE INSERT A TOPIC]. Please generate a high-quality single best answer multiple-choice question. Follow the principles of constructing multiple-choice items in medical education. Generate the questions using the following framework:

Case (write as a single narrative paragraph without providing each part separately):

    Patient details (gender/age)
    Presenting complaint
    Relevant clinical history
    Physical examination findings
    Diagnostic test results (optional)

Question stem: [Insert relevant information from the above sections without compromising the answer]

Acceptable question style: Ask for the BEST answer, NOT one that is TRUE/FALSE.

Answer options:
    [Insert plausible answer option]
    [Insert plausible answer option]
    [Insert plausible answer option]
    [Insert plausible answer option]
    [Insert plausible answer option]

Explanation:
• Identify and explain the correct answer.
• Explain why this is the most appropriate answer based on evidence-based guidelines or expert consensus.
• Briefly explain why the other answer options are less correct or incorrect.

Editorial notes

Original prompt for generating case-based single-best-answer MCQs in medical education. Adapted into a Custom GPT while preserving the original instructional framework. Intended as a prompt resource rather than evidence of effectiveness.

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