Counterfeit Medications and Detection Methods

What is the estimated annual death toll from counterfeit malaria and tuberculosis drugs according to a 2009 study?

• 700,000 people

• 200,000 people

• 1 million people

• 500,000 people

Which tool does Facundo Fernandez use to measure the masses of molecular ions in drug samples?

• Gas Chromatograph

• Mass Spectrometer

• X-ray Diffractometer

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer

What is the purpose of the ion beam sampler in Fernandez's method?

• To change the color of the drug sample

• To increase the mass of the drug sample

• To convert solid drugs into gas phase ions

• To cool down the drug sample

What common ingredient is found in counterfeit antimalarial drugs?

• Ibuprofen

• Aspirin

• Paracetamol

• Acetaminophen

What is the ultimate goal of Fernandez's research in drug testing technology?

• To create a device that can only be used in laboratories

• To eliminate the need for any drug testing

• To develop a portable device similar to a Star Trek tricorder

• To make drug testing more expensive