Which of the following actions will occur as the dose of an alpha-2 analgesic drug is increased?
A)Increased analgesic benefit; the degree of sedation increases
B)Decrease analgesic benefit; increase potential side effects
C)Increase analgesic benefit; decrease of potential side effects
D)No additional analgesic benefit; the degree of sedation increases

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No additional analgesic benefits; the degree of sedation will be increased. Alpha-2 analgesics have a "ceiling," beyond which additional medication is not effective. For this reason, alpha-2 drugs are often combined with other medications.

Which of the Following Actions Will Occur as the Dose