Which medication would you recommend in this situation: mebendazole or pyrantel? Defend your answer

James is 10 years old and has been brought to the clinic by his mother. James complains of severe perianal itching, which began while he was at camp. James is diagnosed with pinworms. His mother is concerned because he is scheduled to leave in the morning to spend a week at his grandmother’s house.

a. What patient/family teaching is needed for James and his mother to prevent reinfection?

b. Which medication would you recommend in this situation: mebendazole or pyrantel? Defend your answer.