Question

chemistry benadryl is used to treat itchy skin in dogs. the recommended dosage is 1 mg per pound. what mass of benadryl in milligrams

Answer 1

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Benadryl is used to treat itchy skin in dogs. The recommended dosage is 1 mg per pound. What mass of benadryl in milligrams, should be given to the dog that weighs 29.5 kg?

Answer : The mass of Benadryl  given to the dog that weighs 29.5 kg should be, 65.048 mg

Explanation :

First we have to convert the weight of dog from kg to pound.

Conversion used :

1 kg = 2.205 pounds

So, 29.5 kg = $\frac{29.5kg}{1kg}\times 2.205\text{ pounds}=65.048\text{ pounds}$

Now we have to calculate the mass of Benadryl.

As, 1 pounds of dog used mass of Benadryl  = 1 mg

So, 65.048 pounds of dog used mass of Benadryl  = $\frac{65.048\text{ pounds}}{1\text{ pounds}}\times 1mg=65.048mg$

Thus, the mass of Benadryl  given to the dog that weighs 29.5 kg should be, 65.048 mg