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The Patient Being Treated for Hyperparathyroidism Is to Receive Calcitonin

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The patient being treated for hyperparathyroidism is to receive calcitonin (Calcimar) .Before administering this drug,the patient should be:


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Final Reaction

The last in a series of chemical reactions, often resulting in the formation of the desired product.

Citric Acid Cycle

The Citric Acid Cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including glycolysis, where it is the end product, and can be further processed to lactate, enter the Krebs cycle, or lead to the synthesis of amino acids.

Glucose Transporter

Proteins that facilitate the transport of glucose across cell membranes, playing crucial roles in energy supply.

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