While Preparing to Perform an ECG on a Patient, You

question 44

Multiple Choice

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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