Doctors provide a specific list of rules that a patient must follow to prepare for a nuclear stress test. These requirements usually include avoiding caffeine, smoking, eating, and drinking for a certain period before the test. Some people may need to temporarily pause their medication schedules. Patients should not wear lotions, creams, or other body products on the day of the test.

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