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. tell the patient to stop taking the medications and come back tomorrow for the ECG.
B. write the names of the medications on the ECG report.
C. inform your supervisor of the patient's medications.
D. ask the physician if the patient should stop taking the medications prior to the ECG.
Answer: B
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