The recommended adult dose of Elixophyllin ,a drug used to treat asthma,is 6.00 mg/kg of body mass.Calculate the dose in milligrams for a 112-lb person. 1 lb= 453.59g.
A) 24
B) 1,482
C) 1.5
D) 305
E) 3.0 ×

Question

The recommended adult dose of Elixophyllin  ,a drug used to treat asthma,is 6.00 mg/kg of body mass.Calculate the dose in milligrams for a 112-lb person.  1 lb= 453.59g.
A) 24 
B) 1,482 
C) 1.5 
D) 305 
E) 3.0 ×

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

First, we need to convert the weight of the person from pounds to kilograms:
112 lbs ÷ 2.205 lb/kg = 50.8 kg

Then, we can calculate the dose in milligrams:
6.00 mg/kg x 50.8 kg = 304.8 mg

Rounding to the nearest whole number, the dose is 305 mg. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

The Recommended Adult Dose of Elixophyllin ,A Drug Used