You receive a prescription for progesterone 109mg capsules with directions of 1 capsule daily for 30 days. You have a 10g container of progesterone powder and lactose powder available as a diluent. Your scale is calibrated with a sensitivity requirement of 10mg. Please calculate in milligrams the least amount of lactose needed to accurately (15%) weigh out the final mixture. Answer:

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You receive a prescription for progesterone 109mg capsules with directions of 1 capsule daily for 30 days. You have a 10g container of progesterone powder and lactose powder
available as a diluent. Your scale is calibrated with a sensitivity requirement of 10mg. Please calculate in milligrams the least amount of lactose needed to accurately (15%) weigh out
the final mixture.
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The correct answer is: 2730
Transcribed Image Text:You receive a prescription for progesterone 109mg capsules with directions of 1 capsule daily for 30 days. You have a 10g container of progesterone powder and lactose powder available as a diluent. Your scale is calibrated with a sensitivity requirement of 10mg. Please calculate in milligrams the least amount of lactose needed to accurately (15%) weigh out the final mixture. Answer: The correct answer is: 2730
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