Hypercalcemia Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 65-year-old male presents to the primary care physician with worsening constipation over the past several weeks despite laxative therapy. He has also been experiencing nausea, fatigue, decreased appetite, and weight loss. Past medical history is notable for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease stage II, and a twenty pack year smoking history. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 92/min, respirations are 16/min, blood pressure is 143/74 mmHg, and O2 saturation is 96% on room air.  Physical exam demonstrates an ill-appearing man in no acute distress. Chest x-ray is demonstrated below:  

 
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Which of the following best describes the mechanism causing this patient’s symptoms?

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