Question

question 2 (mandatory) (10 points)
what are some interfering factors associated with a cardiac stress test?

Explanation:

Factors like medications (e.g., beta - blockers affecting heart rate), smoking (causing vasoconstriction), caffeine (increasing heart rate), and improper test setup (e.g., incorrect electrode placement) can interfere. Also, patient's physical limitations (e.g., severe arthritis preventing proper exercise) or pre - existing non - cardiac conditions (e.g., severe anemia affecting oxygen delivery) are interfering factors.

Answer:

Medications (e.g., beta - blockers), smoking, caffeine, improper test setup (electrode placement), patient physical limitations (e.g., arthritis), pre - existing non - cardiac conditions (e.g., anemia).