A New Synthetic Narcotic Has Been Developed by the Pharmaceutical

Multiple Choice

A new synthetic narcotic has been developed by the pharmaceutical industry. This drug, called Drug A, has three times the efficacy of an existing synthetic narcotic, Drug B. However, Drug B has twice the affinity for opiate receptor sites in the body as Drug A. Which drug will have the greater effect when administered at the same dosage?

A) Drug A
B) Drug B
C) Identical effects when administered at the same dosage
D) Cannot be determined by the information given