Question

Jerry is compounding progesterone capsules and needs to use the electronic balance to weigh 25 mg of micronized progesterone powder. Rank the following steps used to weigh out powder with an electronic balance. Left-click the mouse to highlight, drag, and order the answer options; ALL options must be used.

Answer 1

To weigh 25 mg of micronized progesterone on an electronic balance, turn on and calibrate the balance, tare the container weight, add powder until the desired mass is reached, confirm the measurement, and remove the container with care.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Turn on the electronic balance and allow it to initialize or warm up if necessary.
2. Calibrate the balance if it hasn't been calibrated recently to ensure accuracy in measurements.
3. Place a weighing boat or watch glass on the balance and use the tare function to zero out the weight of the container.
4. Using a spatula, carefully add micronized progesterone powder to the container until the balance reads 25 mg.
5. Double-check the reading to confirm the precise measurement of the powder.
6. Carefully remove the container with the measured powder, ensuring not to spill or lose any material.

By carefully following these steps, you will be able to accurately measure the mass of 25 mg of progesterone for compounding the capsules. It is important to use an electronic balance that can measure to the necessary precision, typically to the nearest milligram, to ensure the correct dosage is prepared.