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A Patient Reports Experiencing Flatulence and Abdominal Distension to the Nurse.Which

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A patient reports experiencing flatulence and abdominal distension to the nurse.Which over-the-counter medication will the nurse recommend?


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Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy and producing ATP, occurring in the cytosol of the cell.

Coenzyme A

A coenzyme involved in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, and the oxidation of pyruvate in the citric acid cycle.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate compound in cellular respiration and metabolism, resulting from the glycolysis of glucose.

Acetyl CoA

Acetyl CoA is a central metabolite in energy metabolism, acting as a substrate for the citric acid cycle and involved in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids.

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