Ibuprofen (Motrin) is expected to be administered to a patient with which disorder?

• A. Atrial fibrillation
• B. Hypertension
• C. Acute coronary syndrome
• D. Heart failure

Answer: (C)

Ibuprofen is an NSAID, used to relieve pain and inflammation. In cardiovascular conditions, NSAIDs carry risks because they can cause fluid retention and higher blood pressure and can interfere with antiplatelet therapy, which can worsen outcomes. That makes ibuprofen less desirable in atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and heart failure, where careful fluid and BP management and platelet effects are crucial. In the setting of acute coronary syndrome, pain relief is a priority and clinicians sometimes consider analgesia options that minimize hemodynamic disruption, with the understanding that NSAIDs are not preferred and are used cautiously if needed. In that context, ibuprofen would be most plausibly considered for a patient with acute coronary syndrome, making this the best fit among the given options.