All of the following are associated with polycythemia EXCEPT

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Intrauterine growth retardation is not typically associated with polycythemia

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Serious illnesses often cause compensatory responses like tachycardia and increased respiratory rate, but blood pressure may not necessarily rise, especially in shock.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Intrauterine growth retardation is not typically associated with polycythemia

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An increased anion gap metabolic acidosis is caused by acid accumulation, such as in salicylate toxicity, where excess acids like lactate and ketones contribute to the gap.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Mixed cellularity Hodgkin lymphoma is the most common subtype in children and is associated with Epstein-Barr virus. It presents with widespread lymphadenopathy and systemic symptoms. Nodular sclerosis is more common in adolescents and young adults.