As you may have already been aware, the various adrengergic drugs at the anesthesiologist's disposal have different selectivity to the types of receptors they bind and stimulate. We have obtained that knowledge, over time, to determine which agonist is best for the desired effect we wish to achieve. That being said the following diagram below illustrates the various agonists and the receptors they are known to bind to and stimulate. These are noteworthy to memorize. Have I missed any you would include?

Courtesy Clinical Anesthesiology 3rd edition Morgan, et al.
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