A pharmacist is asked to compound the following for the preparation of 100 capsules: Estriol 200 mg Estrone 25 mg Estradiol 25 mg Using a balance that has an SR of 6 mg, the aliquot method of weighing, lactose as the diluent, and an error in weighing of 4%, show, by calculations, how the correct quantity of estrone can be obtained to accurately compound the formula.

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A pharmacist is asked to compound the following for the preparation of 100 capsules:

Estriol 200 mg

Estrone 25 mg

Estradiol 25 mg

Using a balance that has an SR of 6 mg, the aliquot method of weighing, lactose as the diluent, and an error in weighing of 4%, show, by calculations, how the correct quantity of estrone can be obtained to accurately compound the formula. 

 

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