While preparing to perform an ECG on a patient, you ask her if she is on any medications. She replies that she is taking Lipitor and Norpace. You should:
A)ask the physician if the patient should stop taking the medications prior to the ECG.
B)tell the patient to stop taking the medications and come back tomorrow for the ECG.
C)write the names of the medications on the ECG report.
D)inform your supervisor of the patient's medications.

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Writing the names of the medications on the ECG report is the best choice as it informs the physician who will read the ECG of the patient's current medication regimen, which can be important in interpreting the results. Option A is not recommended as stopping medication abruptly can have potentially harmful effects on the patient's health. Option B is also not recommended as it is not necessary for the patient to discontinue their medication in order to perform an ECG. Option D is a good idea, but not the best choice, as informing the supervisor alone may not ensure that the physician performing the ECG receives the information.

While Preparing to Perform an ECG on a Patient, You