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 115-lb person. 1 lb = 453.59 g. A)24 B)1,521 C)1.5 D)313 E)3.1 × 10⁵

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First, we need to convert the weight of the person from pounds to kilograms.

115 lb ÷ 2.205 lb/kg = 52.16 kg

Then, we can use the recommended dose of 6.00 mg/kg to calculate the dose for this person.

Dose = 6.00 mg/kg × 52.16 kg = 313 mg

Therefore, the answer is D) 313.

The Recommended Adult Dose of Elixophyllin , a Drug