If two drugs have equal receptor affinity but one elicits a maximal response while the other elicits only a partial response no matter the dose, how are they classified?
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Correct answer: Full agonist and partial agonist
A full agonist produces maximal effect; a partial agonist cannot elicit full effect even at high concentrations despite binding. This is fundamental pharmacodynamic concept.
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