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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To calculate the dose in milligrams for a 115-lb person, we need to convert their weight to kilograms first:

115 lb ÷ 2.205 lb/kg = 52.16 kg

Then, we can multiply the body mass by the recommended dose per kilogram:

52.16 kg × 6.00 mg/kg = 313 mg

Therefore, the answer is D) 313.

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