In preparing an outpatient for a cardiopulmonary stress test to be conducted the next day, which of the following instructions would you provide?

Question

1. The patient should fast for at least 8 hr before testing.
2. The patient should wear loose-fitting clothing and sneakers.
3. The patient should stop all medications at once.
4. The patient should review the drugs with the physician.
a. 1, 2, and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, 3, and 4
d. 1, 2, and 4 only

Answer 1

ANS: D
With regard to test preparation, patients should fast 8 hr before the procedure. If the purpose of the test is to formulate an exercise prescription, the patient can take his or her regular medica-tions. The patient should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and footwear with adequate traction for treadmill or ergometer activity. The mouthpiece or face mask used during the test should be sized properly and fit comfortably with no leaks.