A patient needs to do an exercise stress test. What information should the medical assistant give the patient prior to the test?

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Preparation for the exercise stress test:
• The patient should wear clothes and shoes for exercising.
• The provider will indicate what daily medications should be taken prior to the test.
• The patient should not take a dose of Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra for erectile dysfunction 48 hours before a stress test.
• The patient should not smoke or consume caffeine or alcohol three hours before the test.
• The patient will sign a consent form prior to the test.

A Patient Needs to Do an Exercise Stress Test