All of the Alpha-2 Agonists Exhibit Both Alpha-1 and Alpha-2

question 10

Multiple Choice

All of the alpha-2 agonists exhibit both alpha-1 and alpha-2 activity to some degree. Rank the alpha-2 agonists in order form those with the highest ratio of activity of alpha-2:alpha-1, to that with the lowest.

• A)Detomidine>dexmedetomidine>xylazine
• B)Xylazine>dexmedetomidine>detomidine
• C)Dexmedetomidine>xylazine>detomidine
• D)Dexmedetomidine>detomidine>xylazine

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