Question

which of the following pieces of equipment should a pharmacy technician use to create a fine powder for a capsule?
○ mortar and pestle
○ graduated cylinder
○ hot plate
○ digital scale

Explanation:

• A mortar and pestle is used to grind substances into a fine powder, which is suitable for preparing powder for capsules.
• A graduated cylinder is for measuring liquid volume, a hot plate is for heating, and a digital scale is for weighing. These do not create fine powder.

Answer:

A. Mortar and pestle