A patient is complaining of excessive and painful gas.The nurse checks the patient's medication orders and prepares to administer which drug for this problem?

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Simethicone is a medication commonly used to alleviate symptoms of excessive gas, as it works by breaking down gas bubbles in the digestive tract, making them easier to expel. The other options listed do not specifically target excessive gas and may not be as effective in relieving the patient's symptoms.

A Patient Is Complaining of Excessive and Painful Gas