This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'A 46-year-old woman with severe asthma presents with increasing weight and back pain for 9 months. The patient is taking coicosteroids for her asthma. An X-ray of the veebrae will likely reveal which of the following pathologic findings? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Bone infarct, B. Dislocation, C. Osteomalacia, D. Osteoporosis', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: - Long-term administration of coicosteroids causes: | bone resorption | bone formation -Osteoporosis. - 20% of patients with Cushing syndrome suffer compression fractures of veebrae. - Osteomalacia (choice C) usually reflects abnormalities of vitamin D metabolism and features inadequate mineralization of newly formed bone.', 'role': 'assistant'}]