HY USMLE Q #1429 – Pathology

A 56-year-old woman comes to the physician for a follow-up appointment to review a pulmonary biopsy finding. She has hypertension well-controlled with lisinopril and dyslipidemia managed with simvastatin. She has a lengthy smoking history and drinks one beer with dinner every evening.

Which of the following is most likely to be seen in this patient?

A) Decreased hydroxylase activity
B) Decreased intestinal cation absorption
C) Decreased serum parathyroid hormone
D) Decreased serum sodium
E) Increased urinary osmolality